MISSION OVERVIEW
DM-F3 (Delta Mission Flight Three) is a simulated payload made up of steel and aluminum plates and cylinders that produce the same dynamic characteristics and mass properties of a Hughes HS-601 satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta III
AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
DM-F3
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical 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: e3dd4649-6c3b-4dab-8f65-5e3617cae05e
Reported date: Aug 23, 2000 at 11:05 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Boeing
VARIANT
8930
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
33.3%
The Delta III rocket was an expendable launch vehicle made by Boeing. The first Delta III launch was on August 26, 1998.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Delta 8930 | DM-F3 launch?
The Delta 8930 | DM-F3 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at 11:05 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for DM-F3?
The Delta 8930 | DM-F3 mission uses the Delta III rocket, manufactured by Boeing. The Delta III has flown 3 times with a 33.3% success rate.
Where is the Delta 8930 | DM-F3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is DM-F3 going to?
The DM-F3 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching DM-F3?
The Delta 8930 | DM-F3 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 8930 | DM-F3 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 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 23, 2000 at 11:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: e3dd4649-6c3b-4dab-8f65-5e3617cae05e
●Open-Meteo Weather34 minutes ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
