UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Delta 0900 | Landsat 1
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Jul 23, 1972 at 18:06 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 2W
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
PROGRAMLandsat
MISSION OVERVIEW
Earth observation satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta 0900AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Landsat 1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 2WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USAPROGRAM
Landsat
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b4749d8d-25ba-4402-9dc6-d13d4a110c78
Reported date: Jul 23, 1972 at 18:06 UTC
Last synced: 12 minutes ago
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PAYLOAD →
Landsat
Earth Observation
NASA / USGSOPERATOR
SSO · 705 kmORBIT
2,711 kgMASS
9TOTAL LAUNCHES
VEHICLE — Delta 0900 →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
0900
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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 0900 | Landsat 1 launch?
The Delta 0900 | Landsat 1 is scheduled for Sunday, July 23, 1972 at 6:06 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 Landsat 1?
The Delta 0900 | Landsat 1 mission uses the Delta 0900 rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Delta 0900 has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta 0900 | Landsat 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 2W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Landsat 1 going to?
The Landsat 1 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Landsat 1?
The Delta 0900 | Landsat 1 is operated by United States Air Force. It is part of the Landsat program.
Can I watch the Delta 0900 | Landsat 1 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 21:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 23, 1972 at 18:06 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Feb 18, 2026 19:21 UTC
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Launch ID: b4749d8d-25ba-4402-9dc6-d13d4a110c78
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●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 34.76, -120.62
Mission Profile
Landsat 1 was a Delta 0900 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 2W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on July 23, 1972. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. It was flown as part of the Landsat program. The launch was a success.