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Delta 3000 Series

The Delta 3000 series paired the RS-27-powered extended long-tank first stage with Castor IV strap-on motors and either the TR-201 or improved AJ10-118K second stage. Configurations flew with no solid upper stage, TE-364 third stages, or the commercial PAM-D payload-assist stage. Thirty-eight vehicles flew from December 1975 through March 1989 across eight exact configuration labels.

Delta 3000 Series
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Aliases
Delta 3000-seriesCastor IV Delta
Family Name
Delta 3000
Full Name
Delta 3000 Series
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
3000 series

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The Delta 3000 series paired the RS-27-powered extended long-tank first stage with Castor IV strap-on motors and either the TR-201 or improved AJ10-118K second stage. Configurations flew with no solid upper stage, TE-364 third stages, or the commercial PAM-D payload-assist stage. Thirty-eight vehicles flew from December 1975 through March 1989 across eight exact configuration labels.
First Flight Year
1,975
Last Flight Year
1,989
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Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable

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July 18, 2026 at 06:55:52 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 10:48:43 UTC

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