United Launch Alliance // March 19, 2017
WGS-9 (USA-275)
Launch Overview
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March 19, 2017 - 00:18:00 (+00:00)
23:44:00 - 00:59:00
Space Launch Complex 37B
Cape Canaveral
Mission Details
Who is ULA?
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.
What Is Delta IV M+(5,4)?
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Engines
GEM 60 (stage 1)
GEM 60 was a 60-inch-diameter (1,500 mm) solid motor used on the Delta IV family of launch vehicles, used with and without thrust vector control.
RS-68A (stage 1)
With 3136kN (705K lbs) thrust at sea-level the RS-68A is the worlds most powerful hydrogen-fuels rocket engine. Used by ULA Delta IV Rockets has provided reliable access to space For the U.S. Air Force, the National Reconnaissance Office(NRO) and NASA.
RL10B-2 (stage 2)
Three RL-10 versions are in production for the Centaur upper stage of the Atlas V and the Delta Cryogenic Second Stage(DCSS) for the Delta IV
Rocket Overview
Rocket:
Delta IV M+(5,4)
Space Launch Complex 37B
Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
