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.
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.
When is the Delta II 7320-10C | SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube launch?
What rocket is being used for SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube?
Where is the Delta II 7320-10C | SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube launching from?
What orbit is SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube going to?
Who is launching SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube?
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Mission Profile
SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube was a Delta II 7320-10C mission operated by United Launch Alliance that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 2W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on January 31, 2015. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.