UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Delta 2914 | SMS 1
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May 17, 1974 at 09:31 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 17B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary meteorological satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta 2914AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
SMS 1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
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: c1a19ba4-7a4d-4cca-bde7-6088b671cf81
Reported date: May 17, 1974 at 09:31 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Delta 2914 →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
2914
FLIGHTS
30
SUCCESSES
28
SUCCESS RATE
93.3%
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 2914 | SMS 1 launch?
The Delta 2914 | SMS 1 is scheduled for Friday, May 17, 1974 at 9:31 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 SMS 1?
The Delta 2914 | SMS 1 mission uses the Delta 2914 rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Delta 2914 has flown 30 times with a 93.3% success rate.
Where is the Delta 2914 | SMS 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is SMS 1 going to?
The SMS 1 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching SMS 1?
The Delta 2914 | SMS 1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 2914 | SMS 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 21:45 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: May 17, 1974 at 09:31 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: 16 minutes ago
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: c1a19ba4-7a4d-4cca-bde7-6088b671cf81
●Open-Meteo Weather12 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
SMS 1 was a Delta 2914 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on May 17, 1974. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch ended in failure.