UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Delta II | ASC 2

SUCCESSApr 13, 1991 at 00:09 UTCDelta II →
PADSpace Launch Complex 17B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

The ASC series consisted of three satellites built by GE Astro-Space for Contel ASC and carried 18 C-band and 6 Ku-band transponders for TV news and interactive data transmissions to private networks and small terminals.

VEHICLE
Delta II
MISSION
ASC 2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 7c7d63ef-4d32-4ce3-8191-7643ed68a66b
Reported date: Apr 13, 1991 at 00:09 UTC
Last synced: 19 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
7925
FLIGHTS
36
SUCCESSES
34
SUCCESS RATE
94.4%

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 | ASC 2 launch?
The Delta II | ASC 2 is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 1991 at 12:09 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for ASC 2?
The Delta II | ASC 2 mission uses the Delta II rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Delta II has flown 36 times with a 94.4% success rate.
Where is the Delta II | ASC 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is ASC 2 going to?
The ASC 2 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching ASC 2?
The Delta II | ASC 2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta II | ASC 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 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 13, 1991 at 00:09 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 19 minutes ago
Launch Library 219 minutes ago
Launch ID: 7c7d63ef-4d32-4ce3-8191-7643ed68a66b
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57

Mission Profile

ASC 2 was a Delta II 7925 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on April 13, 1991. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.