Delta 2914 597/D116
Delta 2914 article 597/D116 successfully launched GOES 1, also called GOES-A and SMS-C before launch, into geosynchronous transfer orbit on 16 October 1975, inaugurating the operational GOES weather-satellite series.
Identity
- Aliases
- Delta 116GOES 1 launch vehicleGOES-A launch vehicleSMS-C launch vehicleThor 597 / Delta 116
- Name
- Delta 2914 597/D116
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Delta 2914 article 597/D116 successfully launched GOES 1, also called GOES-A and SMS-C before launch, into geosynchronous transfer orbit on 16 October 1975, inaugurating the operational GOES weather-satellite series.
- First Flight Date
- 1975-10-16
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19880016046
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 18, 2026 at 06:46:47 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 22, 2026 at 20:05:45 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1975-10-16
- Search Name
- Delta 2914 597/D116 Delta 116 GOES 1 launch vehicle GOES-A launch vehicle SMS-C launch vehicle Thor 597 / Delta 116
- Serial Number
- 597/D116
- Vehicle Code
- D116