Delta IV Heavy (United Launch Alliance)
The Delta IV Heavy is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by United Launch Alliance (established in 2006). It undertook its inaugural launch on 12/21/2004.
The Delta IV Heavy (Delta 9250H) is an expendable heavy-lift launch vehicle, the largest type of the Delta IV family, and is the world's second highest-capacity rocket in operation. It is manufactured by United Launch Alliance and was first launched in 2004.
Delta IV Heavy Specifications
| Variant | Heavy |
|---|---|
| Length | 72 m |
| Diameter | 5 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 733 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 8674 kN |
| Apogee | 40000 km |
| LEO Capacity | 28370 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 14210 kg |
| GEO Capacity | 14500 kg |
| Launch Cost | $350,000,000 |
Delta IV Heavy Launch Record
| Total Launches | 16 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 15 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 15 |
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.