PADSpace Launch Complex 17B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITAsteroid
TYPEPlanetary Science
PROGRAMDiscovery Program
MISSION OVERVIEW
Deep Impact was to fly by Comet 9P/Tempel-1 on 3 July 2005. An impacter it released was to hit the comet on 4 July at 10.2 km/s, producing a crater and ejecta plume that would allow the flyby spacecraft to determine the composition and structure of the comet’s nucleus.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IIAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Deep Impact (DIF)
MISSION TYPE
Planetary Science
TARGET ORBIT
Asteroid
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 17BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
Discovery Program
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e30c1459-4848-4762-835d-d2ce08114010
Reported date: Jan 12, 2005 at 18:47 UTC
Last synced: 14 hours 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
7925-9.5
FLIGHTS
26
SUCCESSES
26
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 | Deep Impact (DIF) launch?
The Delta II | Deep Impact (DIF) is scheduled for Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 6:47 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 Impact (DIF)?
The Delta II | Deep Impact (DIF) mission uses the Delta II rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Delta II has flown 26 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta II | Deep Impact (DIF) launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Deep Impact (DIF) going to?
The Deep Impact (DIF) mission is targeting Asteroid.
Who is launching Deep Impact (DIF)?
The Delta II | Deep Impact (DIF) is operated by United States Air Force. It is part of the Discovery Program program.
Can I watch the Delta II | Deep Impact (DIF) 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 01:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 12, 2005 at 18:47 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 hours ago
●Launch Library 214 hours ago
Launch ID: e30c1459-4848-4762-835d-d2ce08114010
●Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
