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LAUNCH MISSION

USAF Thor Delta D Syncom 3

Status

Success

DATE

19 AUG 1964

LAUNCH PROVIDER

United States Air Force

Launch Pad

Space Launch Complex 17A

Description

Syncom 3 was the first geostationary satellite.

Thor Delta D rocket used for the Syncom 3 space launch

Thor Delta D

Rocket Description

American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.