MISSION NAME
SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube
Status
Success
DATE
31 JAN 2015
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United Launch Alliance
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Description
SMAP is an Earth satellite mission designed to measure and map Earth’s soil moisture and freeze/thaw state to better understand terrestrial water, carbon and energy cycles.
Delta II 7320-10C
Rocket Description
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.