Delta 2914 590/D102
Delta 2914 article 590/D102 launched SMS 1, also called SMS-A before launch, on 17 May 1974. Low liquid-oxygen tank pressure reduced first-stage performance, but guidance extended the burn to compensate and the spacecraft reached its operational geostationary mission.
Identity
- Aliases
- Delta 102SMS 1 launch vehicleSMS-A launch vehicleThor 590 / Delta 102
- Name
- Delta 2914 590/D102
- Slug
- delta-2914-590-d102
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Delta 2914 article 590/D102 launched SMS 1, also called SMS-A before launch, on 17 May 1974. Low liquid-oxygen tank pressure reduced first-stage performance, but guidance extended the burn to compensate and the spacecraft reached its operational geostationary mission.
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19800019885
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 18, 2026 at 06:46:20 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 18, 2026 at 06:46:20 UTC
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1974-05-17
- Last Flight Date
- 1974-05-17
- Serial Number
- 590/D102
- Vehicle Code
- D102