MISSION NAME
Spitzer Space Telescope
Status
Success
DATE
25 AUG 2003
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Description
The Spitzer Space Telescope was an infared space telescope with a planned mission period of 2.5 years - which actually stayed fully operational until 2009.
Delta II 7920H
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.