The Delta 2 launcher
Abstract
The utilization of the Delta 2 as the vehicle for launching Aristoteles into its near Sun synchronous orbit is addressed. Delta is NASA's most reliable launch vehicle and is well suited for placing the present Aristoteles spacecraft into a 400 m circular orbit. A summary of some of the Delta 2 flight parameters is presented. Diagrams of a typical Delta 2 two stage separation are included along with statistics on delta reliability and launch plans.
- Publication:
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The Solid-Earth Mission Aristoteles
- Pub Date:
- December 1991
- Bibcode:
- 1991ssma.rept...91O
- Keywords:
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- Delta Launch Vehicle;
- Flight Characteristics;
- Mission Planning;
- Reliability Analysis;
- Scientific Satellites;
- Spacecraft Launching;
- Aerodynamic Configurations;
- European Space Programs;
- Flight Optimization;
- Nasa Space Programs;
- Prelaunch Summaries;
- Spacecraft Configurations;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles