PADSpace Launch Complex 17B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
British military communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta 2313AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Skynet IIA
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary 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: ab946a3c-9453-4d3a-9c84-905b7d9ae98a
Reported date: Jan 19, 1974 at 01:38 UTC
Last synced: 41 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Delta 2313 →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
2313
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
66.7%
The Delta 2000 series was an American expendable launch system which was used to conduct forty-four orbital launches between 1974 and 1981. It was a member of the Delta family of rockets. Several variants existed, which were differentiated by a four digit numerical code.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Delta 2313 | Skynet IIA launch?
The Delta 2313 | Skynet IIA is scheduled for Saturday, January 19, 1974 at 1:38 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Skynet IIA?
The Delta 2313 | Skynet IIA mission uses the Delta 2313 rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Delta 2313 has flown 3 times with a 66.7% success rate.
Where is the Delta 2313 | Skynet IIA launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Skynet IIA going to?
The Skynet IIA mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Skynet IIA?
The Delta 2313 | Skynet IIA is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 2313 | Skynet IIA 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
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 19, 1974 at 01:38 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 42 seconds ago
●Launch Library 242 seconds ago
Launch ID: ab946a3c-9453-4d3a-9c84-905b7d9ae98a
●Open-Meteo Weather45 minutes ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57