Delta Star

Launch data: Designation 19911 / 89026A Launch date 24 Mar 1989 Launch site  CC, LC-17B Launch vehicle Delta-3920 (#184) Mission Military Earth orbit: Perigee/Apogee 307/312 km Inclination 47.7° Period 90.7 min

End of life

Mission details:

• The Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDIO) Delta Star satellite was orbited by a Delta 3920 launch vehicle from Kennedy Space Center. Delta Star's mission is to detect and observe rocket launches, in order to develop antimissile weapons.
• Part of the Star War program. Payload: radar, laser and 7 optical sensors (IR).