MISSION OVERVIEW
SMAP is an Earth satellite mission designed to measure and map Earth’s soil moisture and freeze/thaw state to better understand terrestrial water, carbon and energy cycles.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IIAGENCY
United Launch AllianceMISSION
SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 2WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 19cf0ff6-70ff-4c32-8f3a-094fe688b5b7
Reported date: Jan 31, 2015 at 14:22 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Delta II →
MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
7320-10C
FLIGHTS
6
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Delta II is an American space launch system developed by McDonnell Douglas, now part of the Delta rocket family operated by United Launch Alliance. With more than 150 missions and a nearly perfect track record, Delta II has established itself as one of the most successful orbital launch systems.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Delta II 7320-10C | SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube launch?
The Delta II 7320-10C | SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 2:22 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 SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube?
The Delta II 7320-10C | SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube mission uses the Delta II rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Delta II has flown 6 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta II 7320-10C | SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 2W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube going to?
The SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube?
The Delta II 7320-10C | SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube is operated by United Launch Alliance.
Can I watch the Delta II 7320-10C | SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 31, 2015 at 14:22 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United Launch Alliance
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 19cf0ff6-70ff-4c32-8f3a-094fe688b5b7
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.76, -120.62
●YouTube Video Search4 days ago
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