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Delta 3910 Launch Vehicle

Delta 3910 was a two-stage Delta 3000-series configuration with an RS-27-powered extended long-tank first stage, nine Castor IV strap-on motors, and the TR-201-powered second stage without a solid third stage. Three base vehicles flew successfully from 1980 through 1988, launching Solar Maximum Mission, IRAS, and a Strategic Defense Initiative technology payload.

Delta 3910 Launch Vehicle
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Aliases
Delta Model 3910Model 3910
Family Name
Delta 3910
Full Name
Delta 3910 Launch Vehicle
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
3910

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Description
Delta 3910 was a two-stage Delta 3000-series configuration with an RS-27-powered extended long-tank first stage, nine Castor IV strap-on motors, and the TR-201-powered second stage without a solid third stage. Three base vehicles flew successfully from 1980 through 1988, launching Solar Maximum Mission, IRAS, and a Strategic Defense Initiative technology payload.
First Flight Year
1,980
Last Flight Year
1,988
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Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
2

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July 18, 2026 at 07:01:40 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 10:49:07 UTC

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