PADSpace Launch Complex 17B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
SDI experiment
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta 3920-8
AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Delta Star
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth 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: f426601c-4740-4980-9adb-4f6ab71e85d6
Reported date: Mar 24, 1989 at 21:50 UTC
Last synced: 8 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
3920-8
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
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 3920-8 | Delta Star launch?
The Delta 3920-8 | Delta Star is scheduled for Friday, March 24, 1989 at 9:50 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 Delta Star?
The Delta 3920-8 | Delta Star mission uses the Delta 3920-8 rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Delta 3920-8 has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta 3920-8 | Delta Star launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Delta Star going to?
The Delta Star mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Delta Star?
The Delta 3920-8 | Delta Star is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 3920-8 | Delta Star 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 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 24, 1989 at 21:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 220 hours ago
Launch ID: f426601c-4740-4980-9adb-4f6ab71e85d6
●Open-Meteo Weather20 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
Delta Star was a Delta 3920-8 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on March 24, 1989. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.