Status
Failure
Skynet-2A
Launch Time
Sat Jan 19, 1974 01:38 UTC
Sat Jan 19, 1974 01:38 UTC
First flight of the Delta 2000 series. Stage 2 electronics package short circuited (induced by a piece of conductive contaminant shaken loose during launch), leading to loss of control.
Rocket
Location
SLC-17B, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA
Stats
1974
2nd orbital launch attempt
Delta 2000 Series
1st mission
1st mission of 1974
1st failed mission