UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Delta 0300 | NOAA 3
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Nov 6, 1973 at 17:02 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Meteorological satellite using radiometric imaging
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta 0300AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
NOAA 3
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 2WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 100d627c-4835-4fe2-a3b4-8e17c0ff6765
Reported date: Nov 6, 1973 at 17:02 UTC
Last synced: 8 seconds ago
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PAYLOAD →
JPSS
Weather
NOAA / NASAOPERATOR
SSO · 824 kmORBIT
2,540 kgMASS
3TOTAL LAUNCHES
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VEHICLE — Delta 0300 →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
0300
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
66.7%
The Delta 0100 series, also Delta 100, 0300 or 300 series, was an American expendable launch system which conducted orbital launches between 1968 and 1972. It was a member of the Delta family of rockets, and the first to be designated using a four digit numerical code. Two variants were flown, individually designated Delta 0300 and Delta 0900.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Delta 0300 | NOAA 3 launch?
The Delta 0300 | NOAA 3 is scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 1973 at 5:02 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for NOAA 3?
The Delta 0300 | NOAA 3 mission uses the Delta 0300 rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Delta 0300 has flown 3 times with a 66.7% success rate.
Where is the Delta 0300 | NOAA 3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 2W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is NOAA 3 going to?
The NOAA 3 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching NOAA 3?
The Delta 0300 | NOAA 3 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 0300 | NOAA 3 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 6, 1973 at 17:02 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 seconds ago
●Launch Library 28 seconds ago
Launch ID: 100d627c-4835-4fe2-a3b4-8e17c0ff6765
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 34.76, -120.62
Mission Profile
NOAA 3 was a Delta 0300 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 2W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on November 6, 1973. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.