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Delta 3920 648/D163

Delta 3920 article 648/D163 made the first flight of the improved 3920 configuration and successfully launched Landsat 4, also called Landsat-D before launch, into a near-polar orbit on 16 July 1982.

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Delta 163Landsat 4 launch vehicleLandsat-D launch vehicleThor 648 / Delta 163
Name
Delta 3920 648/D163
Status
retired

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Description
Delta 3920 article 648/D163 made the first flight of the improved 3920 configuration and successfully launched Landsat 4, also called Landsat-D before launch, into a near-polar orbit on 16 July 1982.
First Flight Date
1982-07-16
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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 07:07:48 UTC
Updated Time
July 22, 2026 at 20:05:57 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1982-07-16
Serial Number
648/D163
Vehicle Code
D163