Portal:Spaceflight/Selected article/Week 47 2008

The Titan 34D was an American rocket, used to launch a number of satellites for mostly military applications. Subsequent to its retirement from military service, a small number were launched under the Commercial Titan III or CT-3 designation. Derived from the Titan III, the Titan 34D featured stretched first and second stages, and more powerful solid boosters. It made its maiden flight on 30 October 1982. Launches were conducted from LC-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, and SLC-4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base. 19 launches were conducted, of which four failed. (more...)