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Delta 2914 628/D138

Delta 2914 article 628/D138 successfully launched the International Ultraviolet Explorer into a geosynchronous transfer orbit on 26 January 1978 for a joint NASA, ESA, and United Kingdom astronomy mission.

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Delta 138IUE launch vehicleInternational Ultraviolet Explorer launch vehicleThor 628 / Delta 138
Name
Delta 2914 628/D138
Status
retired

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Description
Delta 2914 article 628/D138 successfully launched the International Ultraviolet Explorer into a geosynchronous transfer orbit on 26 January 1978 for a joint NASA, ESA, and United Kingdom astronomy mission.
First Flight Date
1978-01-26
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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:47:28 UTC
Updated Time
July 22, 2026 at 20:05:49 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1978-01-26
Search Name
Delta 2914 628/D138 Delta 138 IUE launch vehicle International Ultraviolet Explorer launch vehicle Thor 628 / Delta 138
Serial Number
628/D138
Vehicle Code
D138