PADSpace Launch Complex 2W
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
PROGRAMLandsat
MISSION OVERVIEW
Landsat 7 continued the long-term Earth observation Landsat program begun in 1972. Landsat 7 was a joint project between NASA, NOAA, and the US Geological Survey to obtain continuous high-resolution imagary of the earth’s surface for environmental monitoring, disaster assessment, land use and regional planning, cartography, range management, oil and mineral exploration.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IIAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Landsat 7
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 2WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USAPROGRAM
Landsat
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 64036431-5d26-49b3-a06e-c1f67a2c889a
Reported date: Apr 15, 1999 at 18:32 UTC
Last synced: 12 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
7920-10
FLIGHTS
9
SUCCESSES
9
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 | Landsat 7 launch?
The Delta II | Landsat 7 is scheduled for Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 6:32 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 Landsat 7?
The Delta II | Landsat 7 mission uses the Delta II rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Delta II has flown 9 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta II | Landsat 7 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 2W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Landsat 7 going to?
The Landsat 7 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Landsat 7?
The Delta II | Landsat 7 is operated by United States Air Force. It is part of the Landsat program.
Can I watch the Delta II | Landsat 7 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 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 15, 1999 at 18:32 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jun 7, 2021 04:03 UTC
Looking beyond Landsat 7The land-observing satellite was supposed to work for five years. Now, more than 20 years later, Landsat 7 is still going strong.
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Launch ID: 64036431-5d26-49b3-a06e-c1f67a2c889a
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