UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Delta 7326-9.5 | Deep Space 1

SUCCESS Delta II →
Oct 24, 1998 at 12:08 UTC
Heliocentric N/A Robotic Exploration Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 100% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PADSpace Launch Complex 17A
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITHeliocentric N/A
TYPERobotic Exploration

DS1 (Deep Space 1) was a mission to test high risk technologies like an ion-engine and autonomous operation. It was the first mission funded by NASA under the ‘New Millennium’ program.

VEHICLE
Delta II
MISSION
Deep Space 1
MISSION TYPE
Robotic Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Heliocentric N/A
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5a369863-42c4-4a54-89f9-8f011b3b4bcc
Reported date: Oct 24, 1998 at 12:08 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
7326-9.5
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
3
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 7326-9.5 | Deep Space 1 launch?
The Delta 7326-9.5 | Deep Space 1 is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 1998 at 12:08 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 Deep Space 1?
The Delta 7326-9.5 | Deep Space 1 mission uses the Delta II rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Delta II has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta 7326-9.5 | Deep Space 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Deep Space 1 going to?
The Deep Space 1 mission is targeting Heliocentric N/A.
Who is launching Deep Space 1?
The Delta 7326-9.5 | Deep Space 1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 7326-9.5 | Deep Space 1 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 01:16 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 24, 1998 at 12:08 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 5a369863-42c4-4a54-89f9-8f011b3b4bcc
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Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57

Mission Profile

Deep Space 1 was a Delta II 7326-9.5 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on October 24, 1998. The flight carried its payload on a robotic exploration mission to Heliocentric N/A. The launch was a success.