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Delta 2910 Launch Vehicle

Delta 2910 was a two-stage Delta 2000-series configuration with the RS-27-powered extended long-tank first stage, nine Castor II strap-on motors, and the TR-201-powered second stage without a solid third stage. Six vehicles flew successfully from 1975 through 1978, launching Landsat, Nimbus, and Atmosphere Explorer spacecraft.

Delta 2910 Launch Vehicle
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Delta Model 2910Model 2910
Family Name
Delta 2910
Full Name
Delta 2910 Launch Vehicle
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
2910

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Description
Delta 2910 was a two-stage Delta 2000-series configuration with the RS-27-powered extended long-tank first stage, nine Castor II strap-on motors, and the TR-201-powered second stage without a solid third stage. Six vehicles flew successfully from 1975 through 1978, launching Landsat, Nimbus, and Atmosphere Explorer spacecraft.
First Flight Year
1,975
Last Flight Year
1,978
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Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
2

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July 18, 2026 at 06:38:07 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 10:47:58 UTC

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