UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Delta II | QuickBird 2
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Oct 18, 2001 at 18:51 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
The QuickBird commercial imaging satellite was owned by DigitalGlobe (formerly EarthWatch) and used a Ball BCP2000 bus with a launch mass of 1028 kg and a dry mass of about 995 kg.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IIAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
QuickBird 2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 2WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: eac8935e-3e40-47a9-8f02-f6a8ac98460d
Reported date: Oct 18, 2001 at 18:51 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
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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 | QuickBird 2 launch?
The Delta II | QuickBird 2 is scheduled for Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 6:51 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 QuickBird 2?
The Delta II | QuickBird 2 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 | QuickBird 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 2W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is QuickBird 2 going to?
The QuickBird 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching QuickBird 2?
The Delta II | QuickBird 2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta II | QuickBird 2 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: Oct 18, 2001 at 18:51 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
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
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Launch ID: eac8935e-3e40-47a9-8f02-f6a8ac98460d
●Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 34.76, -120.62
Mission Profile
QuickBird 2 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 October 18, 2001. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.