Rocket Details

In-depth specifications and launch history

Delta IV Heavy

Delta IV Heavy

Delta Family

About This Rocket

Destroyed on impact with droneship, grid fin hydraulic fluid depleted

Physical Specifications

Height72 m
Diameter5 m
Launch Mass733 kg
Stages2

Performance

LEO Capacity28,370 kg
GTO Capacity14,210 kg
Thrust8,674 kN
Launch Cost$350,000,000

Manufacturer

United Launch Alliance logo

United Launch Alliance

(ULA)

CommercialUSAFounded 2006

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.

Total Launches

162

Success: 162Failed: 0

Success Rate

100.0%

Landing Success

0%

0/0 attempts

AdministratorCEO: Tory Bruno
Vehicle FamilyAtlas | Delta IV | Vulcan
SpacecraftCST-100 Starliner
Consecutive Successes162

Technical Information

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.

ReusableNo

Launch Statistics

Maiden FlightDec 21, 2004
Total Launches16
Success: 15Failed: 1
Landing Success0/0

Additional Information

VariantHeavy
Serial NumberB1012
Consecutive Successes15