MISSION NAME
Satcom C5 5
Status
Success
DATE
29 MAY 1991
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Description
Geostationary communications satellite
Delta II 7925
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.