MISSION NAME
ICESat-2 2
Status
Success
DATE
15 SEP 2018
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United Launch Alliance
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Description
ICESat-2 (Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite 2) is a NASA Earth observation mission for measuring ice sheet elevation and sea ice freeboard, as well as land topography and vegetation characteristics.
Delta II 7420-10C
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.