Orion 3

Orion 3 launched on 5 May 1999, 01:00 UTC on a Delta III from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. The recorded outcome is Failure. Payloads: Orion 3.

NameOrion 3
Launch time (UTC)5 May 1999, 01:00 UTC
VehicleDelta III
Launch siteCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
CompanyUnited States Air Force
OutcomeFailure
PayloadsOrion 3
OrbitGeostationary Orbit

Questions

When did Orion 3 launch?
Orion 3 launched on 5 May 1999, 01:00 UTC.
What rocket launched Orion 3?
Orion 3 launched on a Delta III.
Where did Orion 3 launch from?
Orion 3 launched from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What was the outcome of Orion 3?
The recorded outcome is Failure.

Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.

Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.