Delta IV - Wikipedia
WEBDelta IV was a group of five expendable launch systems in the Delta rocket family. It flew 45 missions from 2002 to 2024. Originally designed by Boeing 's Defense, Space and Security division for the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program, the Delta IV became a United Launch Alliance (ULA) product in 2006.
Delta IV - United Launch Alliance
WEBThe heavy-performance rocket is recognized for delivering high-priority missions for national security and NASA's first Orion spacecraft on an uncrewed flight test and sent the Parker Solar Probe to study the atmosphere of the Sun. The Delta rocket played a pivotal role in the evolution of space flight since the 1960’s.
Delta (rocket family) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Delta rocket family was a versatile range of American rocket-powered expendable launch systems that provided space launch capability in the United States from 1960 to 2024. Japan also launched license-built derivatives ( N-I , N-II , and H-I ) from 1975 to 1992.
The Delta IV Heavy, a rocket whose time has come and gone, will …
WEBMar 27, 2024 · This is the rocket that literally lights itself on fire before it heads to space. It's the world's largest rocket entirely fueled by liquid hydrogen, a propellant that is vexing to handle...
DELTA IV FACT SHEET - Spaceline
WEBDesigned as a part of the Air Force Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program, Delta IV is the latest evolution of the long-lived Delta rocket family. The rocket was introduced by Boeing, but is currently operated by United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed-Martin.
After a fiery finale, the Delta rocket family now belongs to history
WEBApr 9, 2024 · The final flight of United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket took off Tuesday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a classified spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office.
Delta IV Heavy Launch: An Updated Finale for a Rocket That …
WEBMar 28, 2024 · The Delta IV Heavy, a rocket that briefly bursts into flame just before it lifts off, is set to launch for the last time soon.
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WEBApr 9, 2024 · The rocket, carrying the NROL-70 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, marks the end of the Delta era and initiates the future of heavy lift on ULA’s next generation Vulcan rocket.
Delta IV Heavy rocket launches US spy satellite on penultimate …
WEBJun 20, 2023 · United Launch Alliance's (ULA) powerful Delta IV Heavy rocket flew for the second-to-last time early Thursday morning (June 22). The Delta IV Heavy lifted off from Florida's Cape...
ULA Delta IV Heavy Launches into History with Spectacular Final …
WEBApr 10, 2024 · The retirement of the Delta IV Heavy marks a transition to ULA’s new Vulcan rocket, which successfully completed its inaugural mission earlier this year, signaling the continuous evolution of space exploration technology.