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Delta 2914 624/D137

Delta 2914 article 624/D137 successfully launched Japan's experimental Communications Satellite, later named Sakura and also known as Engineering Test Satellite II, into geosynchronous transfer orbit on 15 December 1977.

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Aliases
Delta 137CS launch vehicleSakura launch vehicleEngineering Test Satellite II launch vehicleThor 624 / Delta 137
Name
Delta 2914 624/D137
Slug
delta-2914-624-d137
Status
retired

Details

Description
Delta 2914 article 624/D137 successfully launched Japan's experimental Communications Satellite, later named Sakura and also known as Engineering Test Satellite II, into geosynchronous transfer orbit on 15 December 1977.
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:47:26 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:47:26 UTC

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First Flight Date
1977-12-15
Last Flight Date
1977-12-15
Serial Number
624/D137
Vehicle Code
D137