Delta 3914 619/D134
Delta 3914 article 619/D134 launched ESA's first Orbital Test Satellite on 13 September 1977. A Castor IV strap-on motor malfunctioned and the vehicle exploded 54 seconds after liftoff; OTS 1 never reached orbit.
Identity
- Aliases
- Delta 134OTS 1 launch vehicleOrbital Test Satellite 1 launch vehicleThor 619 / Delta 134
- Name
- Delta 3914 619/D134
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- Delta 3914 article 619/D134 launched ESA's first Orbital Test Satellite on 13 September 1977. A Castor IV strap-on motor malfunctioned and the vehicle exploded 54 seconds after liftoff; OTS 1 never reached orbit.
- First Flight Date
- 1977-09-13
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19800019885
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 18, 2026 at 06:56:01 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 22, 2026 at 20:05:53 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1977-09-13
- Search Name
- Delta 3914 619/D134 Delta 134 OTS 1 launch vehicle Orbital Test Satellite 1 launch vehicle Thor 619 / Delta 134
- Serial Number
- 619/D134
- Vehicle Code
- D134