MISSION OVERVIEW
Astronomy satellite dedicated to infrared full-sky surveying
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta 3910
AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
IRAS
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
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: 0f4979ec-adc9-48a7-9d92-2533732a8d58
Reported date: Jan 26, 1983 at 02:17 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
3910
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Delta 3000 series was an American expendable launch system which was used to conduct 38 orbital launches between 1975 and 1989. 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 3910 | IRAS launch?
The Delta 3910 | IRAS is scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, 1983 at 2:17 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 IRAS?
The Delta 3910 | IRAS mission uses the Delta 3910 rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Delta 3910 has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta 3910 | IRAS launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 2W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is IRAS going to?
The IRAS mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching IRAS?
The Delta 3910 | IRAS is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 3910 | IRAS 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 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 26, 1983 at 02:17 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
●Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: 0f4979ec-adc9-48a7-9d92-2533732a8d58
●Open-Meteo Weather16 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.76, -120.62
