MISSION OVERVIEW
Joint US-German-UK astrophysics research satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta 3924
AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Charge Composition Explorer
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical 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: af9c9f95-7df5-4e55-9e96-bcd55f5d5b5a
Reported date: Aug 16, 1984 at 14:48 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
3924
FLIGHTS
5
SUCCESSES
5
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 3924 | Charge Composition Explorer launch?
The Delta 3924 | Charge Composition Explorer is scheduled for Thursday, August 16, 1984 at 2:48 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 Charge Composition Explorer?
The Delta 3924 | Charge Composition Explorer mission uses the Delta 3924 rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Delta 3924 has flown 5 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta 3924 | Charge Composition Explorer launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Charge Composition Explorer going to?
The Charge Composition Explorer mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Charge Composition Explorer?
The Delta 3924 | Charge Composition Explorer is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 3924 | Charge Composition Explorer 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
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 16, 1984 at 14:48 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: af9c9f95-7df5-4e55-9e96-bcd55f5d5b5a
●Open-Meteo Weather45 minutes ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
