UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Delta 3920/PAM | Palapa B2P
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Mar 20, 1987 at 22:22 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 17B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Indonesian geostationary communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta 3920/PAMAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Palapa B2P
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: f419a025-62f7-4f48-ae68-4cacc95583d0
Reported date: Mar 20, 1987 at 22:22 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Delta 3920/PAM →
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Delta 3920/PAM | Palapa B2P launch?
The Delta 3920/PAM | Palapa B2P is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 1987 at 10:22 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 Palapa B2P?
The Delta 3920/PAM | Palapa B2P 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 | Palapa B2P launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Palapa B2P going to?
The Palapa B2P mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Palapa B2P?
The Delta 3920/PAM | Palapa B2P is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 3920/PAM | Palapa B2P 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 05:33 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 20, 1987 at 22:22 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
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Launch ID: f419a025-62f7-4f48-ae68-4cacc95583d0
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
Palapa B2P 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 March 20, 1987. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.