MISSION OVERVIEW
NASA Medium-class Explorer satellite dedicated to study of gamma ray bursts, the third after the IMAGE and WMAP satellites.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IIAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Swift
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 17ALAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: db02116f-17ba-429a-b6c1-8e7f13b5e787
Reported date: Nov 20, 2004 at 17:16 UTC
Last synced: 11 seconds ago
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VEHICLE — Delta II →
MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
7320-10C
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 | Swift launch?
The Delta II | Swift is scheduled for Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 5:16 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 Swift?
The Delta II | Swift 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 | Swift launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Swift going to?
The Swift mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Swift?
The Delta II | Swift is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta II | Swift 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 01:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 20, 2004 at 17:16 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 seconds ago
●Launch Library 211 seconds ago
Launch ID: db02116f-17ba-429a-b6c1-8e7f13b5e787
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
Swift was a Delta II 7320-10C mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on November 20, 2004. The flight carried its payload on a astrophysics mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.