LAUNCH MISSION
USAF Delta 1914 Anik A1
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Description
Geosynchronous communications satellite developed by Hughes Aircraft Company.
Delta 1914
Rocket Description
The Delta 1000 series (also referred to as Straight-Eight) was an American expendable launch system which was used to conduct eight orbital launches between 1972 and 1975. It was a member of the Delta family of rockets. Several variants existed, differentiated by a four digit numerical code.