Delta II 7420-10C (United Launch Alliance)
The Delta II 7420-10C is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by United Launch Alliance (established in 2006). It undertook its inaugural launch on 06/08/2007.
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.
Delta II 7420-10C Specifications
| Variant | 7420-10C |
|---|---|
| Length | 38.7 m |
| Diameter | 2.4 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Takeoff Thrust | 1895 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 3099 kg |
| Launch Cost | $51,000,000 |
Delta II 7420-10C Launch Record
| Total Launches | 6 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 6 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 6 |
Manufacturer
Interim CEO: John Elbon
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.