Delta II 7925-9.5 D228
The Delta II 7925-9.5 launch vehicle with serial D228 launched Koreasat 1 for KT Corporation from CCAFS LC-17B on 1995-08-05. It was flight 42 of the Delta II program and targeted GTO. One solid rocket motor failed to separate, leaving Koreasat 1 in a much lower orbit than planned; the spacecraft later raised itself to an operational orbit.
Identity
- Aliases
- Koreasat 1 Delta IIDelta II flight 42Delta D228
- Name
- Delta II 7925-9.5 D228
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- The Delta II 7925-9.5 launch vehicle with serial D228 launched Koreasat 1 for KT Corporation from CCAFS LC-17B on 1995-08-05. It was flight 42 of the Delta II program and targeted GTO. One solid rocket motor failed to separate, leaving Koreasat 1 in a much lower orbit than planned; the spacecraft later raised itself to an operational orbit.
- First Flight Date
- 1995-08-05
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 16, 2026 at 21:02:35 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 18, 2026 at 08:04:59 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1995-08-05
- Search Name
- Delta II 7925-9.5 D228 Koreasat 1 Delta II Delta II flight 42 Delta D228
- Serial Number
- D228
- Vehicle Code
- D228