PADSpace Launch Complex 2W
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITPolar Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
PROGRAMNASA Large Strategic Science Missions
MISSION OVERVIEW
Oceanography, gravimetry, altimetry mission.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IIAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Icesat
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 2WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USAPROGRAM
NASA Large Strategic Science Missions
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c3a19c03-6b28-4d7c-b96c-93529b508c85
Reported date: Jan 13, 2003 at 00:45 UTC
Last synced: 8 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
7320
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 | Icesat launch?
The Delta II | Icesat is scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2003 at 12:45 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 Icesat?
The Delta II | Icesat 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 | Icesat launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 2W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Icesat going to?
The Icesat mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching Icesat?
The Delta II | Icesat is operated by United States Air Force. It is part of the NASA Large Strategic Science Missions program.
Can I watch the Delta II | Icesat 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 01:07 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 13, 2003 at 00:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 220 hours ago
Launch ID: c3a19c03-6b28-4d7c-b96c-93529b508c85
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●Open-Meteo Weather20 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.76, -120.62
Mission Profile
Icesat was a Delta II 7320 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 2W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on January 13, 2003. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Polar Orbit. It was flown as part of the NASA Large Strategic Science Missions program. The launch was a success.