DELTA II - Dependable space launch service
Abstract
The Delta program history is reviewed for the framework of 1960-1989. Particular attention given to various Delta II derivatives, flight results, and Delta's remarkable accuracy for GTO missions. Delta launch vehicles have successfully orbited 198 satellites in 210 attempts, including earth, lunar, and solar orbits. Payloads for scientific investigation, meteorology, earth observation, communication, and navigation have been included.
- Publication:
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Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit
- Pub Date:
- July 1992
- Bibcode:
- 1992jpnt.confRY...M
- Keywords:
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- Delta Launch Vehicle;
- Rocket Engine Design;
- Spacecraft Launching;
- Transfer Orbits;
- Histories;
- Multistage Rocket Vehicles;
- Spacecraft Reliability;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles