MISSION OVERVIEW
Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) constellation provides long haul communications to users worldwide through contested environments.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IV MAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
DSCS III B-6
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 37BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 44e5f5fa-efc9-4b6a-9253-e84676de9af0
Reported date: Aug 29, 2003 at 23:13 UTC
Last synced: 9 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Delta IV M →
MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
M
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Delta IV is a group of five expendable launch systems in the Delta rocket family introduced in the early 2000s. Originally designed by Boeing's Defense, Space & Security division for the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program, the Delta IV became a United Launch Alliance (ULA) product in 2006. The Delta IV was and is primarily a launch vehicle for United States Air Force military payloads, but has also been used to launch a number of U.S. government non-military payloads and a single commercial satellite.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Delta IV M | DSCS III B-6 launch?
The Delta IV M | DSCS III B-6 is scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2003 at 11:13 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 DSCS III B-6?
The Delta IV M | DSCS III B-6 mission uses the Delta IV M rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Delta IV M has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta IV M | DSCS III B-6 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 37B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is DSCS III B-6 going to?
The DSCS III B-6 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching DSCS III B-6?
The Delta IV M | DSCS III B-6 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta IV M | DSCS III B-6 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
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 29, 2003 at 23:13 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: 9 hours ago
●Launch Library 29 hours ago
Launch ID: 44e5f5fa-efc9-4b6a-9253-e84676de9af0
●Open-Meteo Weather9 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.53, -80.56
