UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Delta 1913 | RAE 2
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Jun 10, 1973 at 14:13 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Radio astronomy satellite placed into lunar orbit
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta 1913AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
RAE 2
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Lunar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 17BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c5b66cf8-2ec4-45ed-95b6-b69b1169f2f8
Reported date: Jun 10, 1973 at 14:13 UTC
Last synced: 9 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Delta 1913 →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
1913
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Delta 1000 series (also referred to as Straight-Eight) was an American expendable launch system which was used to conduct eight orbital launches between 1972 and 1975. It was a member of the Delta family of rockets. Several variants existed, differentiated by a four digit numerical code.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Delta 1913 | RAE 2 launch?
The Delta 1913 | RAE 2 is scheduled for Sunday, June 10, 1973 at 2:13 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 RAE 2?
The Delta 1913 | RAE 2 mission uses the Delta 1913 rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Delta 1913 has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta 1913 | RAE 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is RAE 2 going to?
The RAE 2 mission is targeting Lunar Orbit.
Who is launching RAE 2?
The Delta 1913 | RAE 2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 1913 | RAE 2 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
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 10, 1973 at 14:13 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: 9 minutes ago
●Launch Library 29 minutes ago
Launch ID: c5b66cf8-2ec4-45ed-95b6-b69b1169f2f8
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Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
RAE 2 was a Delta 1913 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on June 10, 1973. The flight carried its payload on a astrophysics mission to Lunar Orbit. The launch was a success.