United States Air Force DSCS III B-6 Delta IV M
About the DSCS III B-6 Mission
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $164,000,000
Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) constellation provides long haul communications to users worldwide through contested environments.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 37B
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
The Space Launch Complex 37B launch pad has hosted 40 rocket launches, including 40 orbital launch attempts. The Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 1111 total rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
United Launch Alliance Delta IV M Rocket
Delta IV is a group of five expendable launch systems in the Delta rocket family introduced in the early 2000s. Originally designed by Boeing's Defense, Space & Security division for the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program, the Delta IV became a United Launch Alliance (ULA) product in 2006. The Delta IV was and is primarily a launch vehicle for United States Air Force military payloads, but has also been used to launch a number of U.S. government non-military payloads and a single commercial satellite.
Learn more about the United Launch Alliance Delta IV M Rocket
About United States Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947 with the enactment of the National Security Act of 1947.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United States Air Force Delta IV M DSCS III B-6 launch scheduled?
The United States Air Force Delta IV M DSCS III B-6 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the United States Air Force Delta IV M DSCS III B-6 mission launch from?
The United States Air Force Delta IV M rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 37B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the DSCS III B-6 mission?
The DSCS III B-6 mission launched aboard a United States Air Force Delta IV M rocket. Delta IV is a group of five expendable launch systems in the Delta rocket family introduced in the early 2000s. Originally designed by Boeing's Defense, Space & Security division for the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program, the Delta IV became a United Launch Alliance (ULA) product in 2006. The Delta IV was and is primarily a launch vehicle for United States Air Force military payloads, but has also been used to launch a number of U.S. government non-military payloads and a single commercial satellite. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the United States Air Force Delta IV M DSCS III B-6 launch?
The United States Air Force Delta IV M DSCS III B-6 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the United States Air Force Delta IV M DSCS III B-6 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United States Air Force Delta IV M launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the DSCS III B-6 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official United States Air Force live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.