UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Delta II | NATO 4B

SUCCESS Delta II →
Dec 8, 1993 at 00:48 UTC
Geostationary Orbit Communications Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 94% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PADSpace Launch Complex 17A
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

NATO-4 is the a communications satellite system serving the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and British Ministry of Defense. NATO 4A was the first of two new-generation comsats offering secure military and diplomatic voice and data communications to NATO member nations and troops in the field. The satellites offered spot beam and global coverage to reach a wide range of ground stations and ships at sea.

VEHICLE
Delta II
MISSION
NATO 4B
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 194d3b15-9ddf-455b-bb6d-f073e600c474
Reported date: Dec 8, 1993 at 00:48 UTC
Last synced: 9 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 | NATO 4B launch?
The Delta II | NATO 4B is scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 1993 at 12:48 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 NATO 4B?
The Delta II | NATO 4B 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 | NATO 4B launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is NATO 4B going to?
The NATO 4B mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching NATO 4B?
The Delta II | NATO 4B is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta II | NATO 4B 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
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 8, 1993 at 00:48 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 9 minutes ago
Launch Library 29 minutes ago
Launch ID: 194d3b15-9ddf-455b-bb6d-f073e600c474
Open-Meteo Weather20 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57

Mission Profile

NATO 4B was a Delta II 7925 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on December 8, 1993. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.