UNITED LAUNCH ALLIANCE
Delta IV M+(4,2) | AFSPC-6
—
—
Aug 19, 2016 at 04:52 UTC
▸ Flight profile›
Initializing Launch Globe…
2 streams
PADSpace Launch Complex 41
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The third and fourth satellites in the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) will be launched for the US Air Force.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IV M+(4,2)AGENCY
United Launch AllianceMISSION
AFSPC-6
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 41LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b874f013-5a64-407d-8ca4-c35835c4dde2
Reported date: Aug 19, 2016 at 04:52 UTC
Last synced: 12 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
LAUNCH MAP
PAD WEATHER
Loading weather…
CAN YOU SEE THIS LAUNCH?
Select a location to check if this launch is visible from where you are
VEHICLE — Delta IV M+(4,2) →
MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
M+(4,2)
FLIGHTS
15
SUCCESSES
15
SUCCESS RATE
100%
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Delta IV M+(4,2) | AFSPC-6 launch?
The Delta IV M+(4,2) | AFSPC-6 is scheduled for Friday, August 19, 2016 at 4:52 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 AFSPC-6?
The Delta IV M+(4,2) | AFSPC-6 mission uses the Delta IV M+(4,2) rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Delta IV M+(4,2) has flown 15 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta IV M+(4,2) | AFSPC-6 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is AFSPC-6 going to?
The AFSPC-6 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching AFSPC-6?
The Delta IV M+(4,2) | AFSPC-6 is operated by United Launch Alliance.
Can I watch the Delta IV M+(4,2) | AFSPC-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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 19, 2016 at 04:52 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United Launch Alliance
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 12 minutes ago
●Launch Library 212 minutes ago
Launch ID: b874f013-5a64-407d-8ca4-c35835c4dde2
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.58, -80.58
Mission Profile
AFSPC-6 was a Delta IV M+(4,2) mission operated by United Launch Alliance that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on August 19, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.