FUSE
Delta II
United States Air Force
Mission
FUSE
Type: Astrophysics
FUSE (Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer) represented the next generation, high-orbit, ultraviolet space observatory covering the wavelength range of 90.5-119.5 nm. The primary objective of FUSE was to use high-resolution spectroscopy at far ultraviolet wavelengths to study the origin and evolution of the lightest elements (hydrogen and deuterium) created shortly after the Big Bang, and the forces and processes involved in the evolution of galaxies, stars and planetary systems.
Trajectory
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Location
Space Launch Complex 17A
Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
877 rockets have launched from Cape Canaveral, FL, USA.
Rocket
Delta II 7320 – United Launch Alliance
- Family: Delta
- Length: 38.9 m
- Diameter: 2.44 m
- Launch Mass: 168 T
- Low Earth Orbit Capacity: 2800 kg
The Delta II 7320 was manufactured by United Launch Alliance with the first launch on . Delta II 7320 has 7 successful launches and 0 failed launches with a total of 7 launches. 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 States Air Force – USAF
- Type: Government
- Abbreviation: USAF
- Country: USA
