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Delta II | Spirit (MER-A)

SUCCESSJun 10, 2003 at 17:58 UTCDelta II 7925
SITECape Canaveral →
ORBITHeliocentric

Mars Exploration Rover mission that successfully landed on Mars in January 2004. Operated far beyond its planned 90-day mission.

VEHICLE
Delta II 7925
AGENCY
NASA
TARGET ORBIT
Heliocentric
LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral
CONFIRMED
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
When is the Delta II | Spirit (MER-A) launch?
The Delta II | Spirit (MER-A) is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 5:58 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 Delta II | Spirit (MER-A)?
The Delta II | Spirit (MER-A) mission uses the Delta II 7925 rocket.
Where is the Delta II | Spirit (MER-A) launching from?
The launch takes place from Cape Canaveral.
What orbit is Delta II | Spirit (MER-A) going to?
The Delta II | Spirit (MER-A) mission is targeting Heliocentric.
Who is launching Delta II | Spirit (MER-A)?
The Delta II | Spirit (MER-A) is operated by NASA.
Can I watch the Delta II | Spirit (MER-A) 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 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 10, 2003 at 17:58 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by NASA
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 37 seconds ago
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