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December 7, 1979 1:35 am

Satcom 3

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Delta 3914

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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First generation geostationary communication satellite built for RCA Americom
Launch Overview
Window Open 01:35 UTC
Window Close 01:35 UTC
Lift Off Dec 7, 1979 · 01:35 UTC
Launch Facility Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad Space Launch Complex 17A
Target Orbit Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload Satcom 3
Rocket Delta 3914
Destination Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

Other Launches

First generation geostationary communication satellite built for RCA Americom

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LEO Payload

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United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 17A
Launch Overview
Window Open 01:35 UTC
Window Close 01:35 UTC
Lift Off Dec 7, 1979 · 01:35 UTC
Launch Facility Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad Space Launch Complex 17A
Target Orbit Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload Satcom 3
Rocket Delta 3914
Destination Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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