UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Delta 6925 | GPS-2 2

SUCCESS Delta II →
Jun 10, 1989 at 22:30 UTC
Medium Earth Orbit Navigation Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 100% success
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PADSpace Launch Complex 17A
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation
PROGRAMGlobal Positioning System

Second generation GPS navigation satellite

VEHICLE
Delta II
MISSION
GPS-2 2
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Global Positioning System
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f4f34df7-8e6f-433f-b3c9-275d20ca41aa
Reported date: Jun 10, 1989 at 22:30 UTC
Last synced: 9 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
6925
FLIGHTS
13
SUCCESSES
13
SUCCESS RATE
100%

Delta II was an expendable launch system, originally designed and built by McDonnell Douglas. Delta II was part of the Delta rocket family and entered service in 1989. Delta II vehicles included the Delta 6000, and the two later Delta 7000 variants ("Light" and "Heavy"). The rocket flew its final mission ICESat-2 on 15 September 2018, earning the launch vehicle a streak of 100 successful missions in a row, with the last failure being GPS IIR-1 in 1997.

When is the Delta 6925 | GPS-2 2 launch?
The Delta 6925 | GPS-2 2 is scheduled for Saturday, June 10, 1989 at 10:30 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for GPS-2 2?
The Delta 6925 | GPS-2 2 mission uses the Delta II rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Delta II has flown 13 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta 6925 | GPS-2 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is GPS-2 2 going to?
The GPS-2 2 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching GPS-2 2?
The Delta 6925 | GPS-2 2 is operated by United States Air Force. It is part of the Global Positioning System program.
Can I watch the Delta 6925 | GPS-2 2 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 10, 1989 at 22:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 9 minutes ago
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Launch ID: f4f34df7-8e6f-433f-b3c9-275d20ca41aa
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Mission Profile

GPS-2 2 was a Delta II 6925 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on June 10, 1989. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Medium Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Global Positioning System program. The launch was a success.