UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Delta II | Spitzer Space Telescope
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Aug 25, 2003 at 05:35 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
The Spitzer Space Telescope was an infared space telescope with a planned mission period of 2.5 years – which actually stayed fully operational until 2009.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IIAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Spitzer Space Telescope
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Heliocentric N/A
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 17BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 82e633a2-869d-46cf-ba29-28f111a991e3
Reported date: Aug 25, 2003 at 05:35 UTC
Last synced: 18 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
7920H
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
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 | Spitzer Space Telescope launch?
The Delta II | Spitzer Space Telescope is scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2003 at 5:35 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 Spitzer Space Telescope?
The Delta II | Spitzer Space Telescope mission uses the Delta II rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Delta II has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta II | Spitzer Space Telescope launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Spitzer Space Telescope going to?
The Spitzer Space Telescope mission is targeting Heliocentric N/A.
Who is launching Spitzer Space Telescope?
The Delta II | Spitzer Space Telescope is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta II | Spitzer Space Telescope 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: Aug 25, 2003 at 05:35 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 18 minutes ago
●Launch Library 218 minutes ago
Launch ID: 82e633a2-869d-46cf-ba29-28f111a991e3
●Spaceflight News API3 minutes ago
3 articles matched
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
Spitzer Space Telescope was a Delta II 7920H mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on August 25, 2003. The flight carried its payload on a astrophysics mission to Heliocentric N/A. The launch was a success.