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Delta 5920 Launch Vehicle

Delta 5920 was a two-stage late Delta I configuration. Its sole flight successfully launched NASA's Cosmic Background Explorer in November 1989 and was the last flight of a NASA-owned Delta launch vehicle.

Delta 5920 Launch Vehicle
NASA / Tony Gray · NASA/KSC asset; NASA’s KSC-07PD-2590 catalog identifies the exact Delta II/Dawn launch and credits the photograph to NASA / Tony Gray. NASA’s current Images and Media Usage Guidelines generally permit factual or informational/editorial use with NASA attribution and without implying NASA endorsement. NASA insignia, launch-provider or other third-party marks, identifiable-person rights, and any commercial, promotional, merchandise, or protected-rights use remain separately restricted or clearance-sensitive; verify before such use. · Source
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Delta Model 5920Model 5920Delta 5920 ELV
Family Name
Delta 5920
Full Name
Delta 5920 Launch Vehicle
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
5920

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Description
Delta 5920 was a two-stage late Delta I configuration. Its sole flight successfully launched NASA's Cosmic Background Explorer in November 1989 and was the last flight of a NASA-owned Delta launch vehicle.
First Flight Year
1,989
Last Flight Year
1,989
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Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
2

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July 18, 2026 at 07:16:32 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 10:51:21 UTC

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