MISSION OVERVIEW
Dual satellite mission employing nearly identical observatories to provide 3D stereoscopic imagery of solar coronal mass ejections
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IIAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
STEREO A & B
MISSION TYPE
Heliophysics
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: 572bd9d9-aee0-42cf-92b3-c1133d0e1071
Reported date: Oct 26, 2006 at 00:52 UTC
Last synced: 11 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Delta II →
MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
7925-10L
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
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 | STEREO A & B launch?
The Delta II | STEREO A & B is scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 12:52 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 STEREO A & B?
The Delta II | STEREO A & B mission uses the Delta II rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Delta II has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta II | STEREO A & B launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is STEREO A & B going to?
The STEREO A & B mission is targeting Heliocentric N/A.
Who is launching STEREO A & B?
The Delta II | STEREO A & B is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta II | STEREO A & B 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 00:04 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 26, 2006 at 00:52 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 hours ago
●Launch Library 211 hours ago
Launch ID: 572bd9d9-aee0-42cf-92b3-c1133d0e1071
●Open-Meteo Weather11 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57