GPS IIR-M-8 (USA-206)Delta II 7925United Launch Alliance Launch Status Success Mon ยท Aug 17th, 2009 6:35 AM EDT MissionGPS IIR-M-8 (USA-206)Type: NavigationA satellite forming part of the Global Positioning System. LocationSpace Launch Complex 17ACape Canaveral, FL, USA214 rockets have launched from Cape Canaveral, FL, USA. RocketDelta IILength: 38.9 meters Diameter: 2.4 metersDelta 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.The Delta II rocket has been launched a total of 2 times with 2 successful and 0 failed launches. AgencyUnited Launch AllianceType: Commercial Abbreviation: ULA Administration: CEO: Tory Bruno Founded: 2006 Launchers: Atlas | Delta IV | Vulcan Spacecraft: CST-100 Starliner Country: USAUnited 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. View Rocket Launch Schedule