UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Delta 2914 | Westar 1
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Apr 13, 1974 at 23:33 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 17B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary communications satellite developed by Hughes Aircraft Company
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta 2914AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Westar 1
MISSION TYPE
Communications
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: 9e809c86-8b97-4edd-955a-05f90b38262b
Reported date: Apr 13, 1974 at 23:33 UTC
Last synced: 20 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 | Westar 1 launch?
The Delta 2914 | Westar 1 is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 1974 at 11:33 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 Westar 1?
The Delta 2914 | Westar 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 | Westar 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Westar 1 going to?
The Westar 1 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Westar 1?
The Delta 2914 | Westar 1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 2914 | Westar 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: Apr 13, 1974 at 23:33 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: 20 minutes ago
●Launch Library 220 minutes ago
Launch ID: 9e809c86-8b97-4edd-955a-05f90b38262b
●Open-Meteo Weather10 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
Westar 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 April 13, 1974. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.