UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Delta 0900 | Nimbus 5
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Dec 11, 1972 at 07:56 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Satellite used to test advanced meteorological sensor systems
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta 0900AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Nimbus 5
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 2WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: db98b4e7-f262-4a92-bb70-70aae3782fb2
Reported date: Dec 11, 1972 at 07:56 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
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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 | Nimbus 5 launch?
The Delta 0900 | Nimbus 5 is scheduled for Monday, December 11, 1972 at 7:56 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Nimbus 5?
The Delta 0900 | Nimbus 5 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 | Nimbus 5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 2W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Nimbus 5 going to?
The Nimbus 5 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Nimbus 5?
The Delta 0900 | Nimbus 5 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 0900 | Nimbus 5 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: Dec 11, 1972 at 07:56 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
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
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Launch ID: db98b4e7-f262-4a92-bb70-70aae3782fb2
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 34.76, -120.62
Mission Profile
Nimbus 5 was a Delta 0900 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 2W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on December 11, 1972. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.