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Delta · 5920-8

Delta 5920-8

The Delta 5000 series was an American expendable launch system which was used to conduct an orbital launch in 1989. It was a member of the Delta family of rockets. Although several variants were put forward, only the Delta 5920 was launched.

Height

34 m

Diameter

2.44 m

LEO capacity

3,848 kg

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Total launches

1

Successful

1

Pending

0

Successful landings

0

Flight system

Built to move mass beyond the atmosphere.

The Delta 5000 series was an American expendable launch system which was used to conduct an orbital launch in 1989. It was a member of the Delta family of rockets. Although several variants were put forward, only the Delta 5920 was launched.