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Delta 3910/PAM-D Launch Vehicle

Delta 3910/PAM-D added the commercial McDonnell Douglas Payload Assist Module, using a Star 48 solid motor, to the two-stage Delta 3910. Seven vehicles flew successfully from November 1980 through June 1982. The first, Delta 153 with SBS-1, was the first use of PAM-D in place of a conventional Delta third stage.

Delta 3910/PAM-D Launch Vehicle
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Delta 3910/PAMDelta 3910 PAM-DDelta 3910 with PAM-D
Family Name
Delta 3910/PAM-D
Full Name
Delta 3910/PAM-D Launch Vehicle
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
3910/PAM-D

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Description
Delta 3910/PAM-D added the commercial McDonnell Douglas Payload Assist Module, using a Star 48 solid motor, to the two-stage Delta 3910. Seven vehicles flew successfully from November 1980 through June 1982. The first, Delta 153 with SBS-1, was the first use of PAM-D in place of a conventional Delta third stage.
First Flight Year
1,980
Last Flight Year
1,982
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Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
3

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July 18, 2026 at 07:01:41 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 10:49:31 UTC

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