UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Delta 3920/PAM | Galaxy 1

SUCCESS Delta 3920/PAM →
Jun 28, 1983 at 23:08 UTC
Geostationary Orbit Communications Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 100% success
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PADSpace Launch Complex 17B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

Geostationary communications satellite

MISSION
Galaxy 1
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e8628145-f9f6-420a-a3a2-36ef7e2dc334
Reported date: Jun 28, 1983 at 23:08 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
3920/PAM
FLIGHTS
6
SUCCESSES
6
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.

When is the Delta 3920/PAM | Galaxy 1 launch?
The Delta 3920/PAM | Galaxy 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, 1983 at 11:08 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 Galaxy 1?
The Delta 3920/PAM | Galaxy 1 mission uses the Delta 3920/PAM rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Delta 3920/PAM has flown 6 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta 3920/PAM | Galaxy 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Galaxy 1 going to?
The Galaxy 1 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Galaxy 1?
The Delta 3920/PAM | Galaxy 1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 3920/PAM | Galaxy 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.
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 28, 1983 at 23:08 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
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Launch ID: e8628145-f9f6-420a-a3a2-36ef7e2dc334
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Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57

Mission Profile

Galaxy 1 was a Delta 3920/PAM mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on June 28, 1983. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.

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