MISSION NAME
Icesat
Status
Success
DATE
13 JAN 2003
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Description
Oceanography, gravimetry, altimetry mission.
Delta II 7320
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.