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Delta 2914 618/D132

Delta 2914 article 618/D132 successfully launched Japan's first Geostationary Meteorological Satellite, later named Himawari 1, into geosynchronous transfer orbit on 14 July 1977.

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Aliases
Delta 132GMS launch vehicleHimawari 1 launch vehicleGeostationary Meteorological Satellite launch vehicleThor 618 / Delta 132
Name
Delta 2914 618/D132
Slug
delta-2914-618-d132
Status
retired

Details

Description
Delta 2914 article 618/D132 successfully launched Japan's first Geostationary Meteorological Satellite, later named Himawari 1, into geosynchronous transfer orbit on 14 July 1977.
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:47:20 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:47:20 UTC

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First Flight Date
1977-07-14
Last Flight Date
1977-07-14
Serial Number
618/D132
Vehicle Code
D132