UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Delta II | Palapa B4

SUCCESS Delta II →
May 14, 1992 at 00:40 UTC
Geostationary Orbit Communications Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 94% success
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PADSpace Launch Complex 17B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

Indonesian geostationary communications satellite

VEHICLE
Delta II
MISSION
Palapa B4
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: cfd2352f-d86a-4614-86f8-0a66716868c4
Reported date: May 14, 1992 at 00:40 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 | Palapa B4 launch?
The Delta II | Palapa B4 is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 1992 at 12:40 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 Palapa B4?
The Delta II | Palapa B4 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 | Palapa B4 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Palapa B4 going to?
The Palapa B4 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Palapa B4?
The Delta II | Palapa B4 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta II | Palapa B4 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: May 14, 1992 at 00:40 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: 19 minutes ago
Launch Library 219 minutes ago
Launch ID: cfd2352f-d86a-4614-86f8-0a66716868c4
Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57

Mission Profile

Palapa B4 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 May 14, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.