Delta III 8930 D280
Delta III 8930 article D280 carried the 4,348-kilogram DM-F3 satellite simulator on 23 August 2000. The qualification flight reached orbit and Boeing reported that it achieved all intended test goals, although the final orbit was lower than nominal; it was the final Delta III launch.
Identity
- Aliases
- Delta III D280Delta 8930 D280DM-F3 launch vehicleDelta Mission Flight 3
- Name
- Delta III 8930 D280
- Slug
- delta-iii-8930-d280
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Delta III 8930 article D280 carried the 4,348-kilogram DM-F3 satellite simulator on 23 August 2000. The qualification flight reached orbit and Boeing reported that it achieved all intended test goals, although the final orbit was lower than nominal; it was the final Delta III launch.
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 18, 2026 at 07:23:00 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 18, 2026 at 07:23:00 UTC
Other
- First Flight Date
- 2000-08-23
- Last Flight Date
- 2000-08-23
- Serial Number
- D280
- Vehicle Code
- D280