ULA Delta IV Heavy NROL-26 (USA-202)
Delta IV Heavy
Status
Success
Date
18 JAN 2009
02:47
Launch Provider
United Launch Alliance
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 37B
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission Overview
A military reconnaissance satellite, it's purpose is classified.
Rocket
Delta IV Heavy
Mission Type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Stages
2
Livestream
Not availableRocket Details
The Delta IV Heavy (Delta 9250H) is an expendable heavy-lift launch vehicle, the largest type of the Delta IV family, and is the world's second highest-capacity rocket in operation. It is manufactured by United Launch Alliance and was first launched in 2004.
Height
72 m
Diameter
5 m
Launch Mass
733 T
Thrust
8,674 kN