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Delta 2914 626/D140

Delta 2914 article 626/D140 successfully launched Japan's experimental Broadcasting Satellite, later named Yuri 1, into geosynchronous transfer orbit on 7 April 1978.

Identity

Aliases
Delta 140BSE launch vehicleYuri 1 launch vehicleExperimental Broadcasting Satellite launch vehicleThor 626 / Delta 140
Name
Delta 2914 626/D140
Slug
delta-2914-626-d140
Status
retired

Details

Description
Delta 2914 article 626/D140 successfully launched Japan's experimental Broadcasting Satellite, later named Yuri 1, into geosynchronous transfer orbit on 7 April 1978.
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:47:29 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:47:29 UTC

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First Flight Date
1978-04-07
Last Flight Date
1978-04-07
Serial Number
626/D140
Vehicle Code
D140