STSS-DEMO/GMD
Delta II 7920-10C
United Launch Alliance
Mission
STSS-DEMO/GMD
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $51,000,000
A satellite to demonstrate new technology for missile detection early wanring systems. Used in later operation capacities.
Location
Space Launch Complex 17B
Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
Space Launch Complex 17B has witnessed the launch of 132 rockets, including 132 orbital launch attempts, while Cape Canaveral, FL, USA, has been the site for 940 rocket launches.
Rocket
United Launch Alliance Delta II 7920-10C
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.
Agency
United Launch Alliance
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.
