UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Delta 3920/PAM | Telstar 301
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Jul 28, 1983 at 22:49 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 17A
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta 3920/PAMAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Telstar 301
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 17ALAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 79caa777-8c52-47e7-a1a6-3af2a0930e91
Reported date: Jul 28, 1983 at 22:49 UTC
Last synced: 51 seconds 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 | Telstar 301 launch?
The Delta 3920/PAM | Telstar 301 is scheduled for Thursday, July 28, 1983 at 10:49 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 Telstar 301?
The Delta 3920/PAM | Telstar 301 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 | Telstar 301 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Telstar 301 going to?
The Telstar 301 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Telstar 301?
The Delta 3920/PAM | Telstar 301 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 3920/PAM | Telstar 301 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
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 28, 1983 at 22:49 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 51 seconds ago
●Launch Library 252 seconds ago
Launch ID: 79caa777-8c52-47e7-a1a6-3af2a0930e91
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
Telstar 301 was a Delta 3920/PAM mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on July 28, 1983. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.