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Delta 2914 616/D131

Delta 2914 article 616/D131 successfully launched GOES 2, also called GOES-B before launch, into geosynchronous transfer orbit on 16 June 1977, the first Delta flight after the GEOS 1 anomaly.

Identity

Aliases
Delta 131GOES 2 launch vehicleGOES-B launch vehicleThor 616 / Delta 131
Name
Delta 2914 616/D131
Slug
delta-2914-616-d131
Status
retired

Details

Description
Delta 2914 article 616/D131 successfully launched GOES 2, also called GOES-B before launch, into geosynchronous transfer orbit on 16 June 1977, the first Delta flight after the GEOS 1 anomaly.
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:47:17 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:47:17 UTC

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First Flight Date
1977-06-16
Last Flight Date
1977-06-16
Serial Number
616/D131
Vehicle Code
D131