Space · launch vehicle
Delta 1604
MDC
RETIRED
At a glance
Launches
2
Success rate
100%
2 ok · 0 failed
Payload to LEO
600 kg
Payload to GTO
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Manufacturer
McDonnell DouglasStatus
RetiredFirst flight
23 Sept 1972Reusable
NoHeight
35 mDiameter
2.44 mLaunch mass
118 tLiftoff thrust
—Stages
4Launch cost
—Booster landings
—Links
WikipediaAbout
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.
Source The Space Devs — Launch Library 2
Last checked 29 Sept 2026