  the delta iii rocket was an expendable launch vehicle made by boeing. the first delta iii launch was on august 26, 1998. of its three flights, the first two were failures, and the third, though declared successful, reached the low end of its targeted orbit range and carried only a dummy (inert) payload. delta iii had the capability to deliver 8,400 pounds (3,800 kilograms) of cargo to geostationary transfer orbit, twice the payload of its predecessor in the delta rocket family, the delta ii. in keeping with the 4-digit designation system from earlier delta rockets, the delta iii is te
Boeing Delta_(rocket_family)