Delta II | Galaxy 9
Launch Successful
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
May 24, 1996, 1:10 a.m. - May 24, 1996, 1:10 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
May 24, 1996, 1:10 a.m. - May 24, 1996, 1:10 a.m.
Geostationary communications satellite
Delta II is an American space launch system developed by McDonnell Douglas, now part of the Delta rocket family operated by United Launch Alliance. With more than 150 missions and a nearly perfect track record, Delta II has established itself as one of the most successful orbital launch systems.
See DetailsUnited Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.
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