Rocket Details

In-depth specifications and launch history

Delta II 7920-10C

Delta II 7920-10C

Delta Family

About This Rocket

Super Heavy prototype used for ground testing. First Super Heavy to static fire.

Physical Specifications

Height38.7 m
Diameter2.4 m
Launch MassN/A kg
Stages2

Performance

LEO Capacity5,959 kg
GTO Capacity1,842 kg
ThrustN/A kN
Launch Cost$51,000,000

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

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.

ReusableNo

Launch Statistics

Maiden FlightMay 5, 1997
Total Launches17
Success: 17Failed: 0
Landing Success0/0

Additional Information

Variant7920-10C
Serial NumberBooster 3
Consecutive Successes17