UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Delta 3914 | GOES 5
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May 22, 1981 at 22:29 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 17A
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
PROGRAMGeostationary Operational Environmental Satellite
MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary meteorological satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta 3914AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
GOES 5
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 17ALAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4fd132cc-4eb7-42c6-9d84-c73413688ff3
Reported date: May 22, 1981 at 22:29 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Delta 3914 →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
3914
FLIGHTS
12
SUCCESSES
10
SUCCESS RATE
83.3%
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 3914 | GOES 5 launch?
The Delta 3914 | GOES 5 is scheduled for Friday, May 22, 1981 at 10:29 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 GOES 5?
The Delta 3914 | GOES 5 mission uses the Delta 3914 rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Delta 3914 has flown 12 times with a 83.3% success rate.
Where is the Delta 3914 | GOES 5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is GOES 5 going to?
The GOES 5 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching GOES 5?
The Delta 3914 | GOES 5 is operated by United States Air Force. It is part of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite program.
Can I watch the Delta 3914 | GOES 5 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 23:43 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: May 22, 1981 at 22:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: 4fd132cc-4eb7-42c6-9d84-c73413688ff3
●Open-Meteo Weather18 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
GOES 5 was a Delta 3914 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on May 22, 1981. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Orbit. It was flown as part of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite program. The launch was a success.