BOEING

Delta IV M+(4,2) | Eutelsat W5

SUCCESSNov 20, 2002 at 22:39 UTCDelta IV M+(4,2) →
PADSpace Launch Complex 37B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITGeosynchronous Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW

EUTELSAT W5 was a European (EUTELSAT Consortium) geostationary communication spacecraft. EUTELSAT W5 was to provide voice, video, and Internet services to all countries in western Europe, central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IV M+(4,2)
AGENCY
Boeing
MISSION
Eutelsat W5
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geosynchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 37B
LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 14672c4c-bbd6-4bb3-9e5b-c14ca8284285
Reported date: Nov 20, 2002 at 22:39 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Delta IV M+(4,2) →
MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
M+(4,2)
FLIGHTS
15
SUCCESSES
15
SUCCESS RATE
100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Delta IV M+(4,2) | Eutelsat W5 launch?
The Delta IV M+(4,2) | Eutelsat W5 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at 10:39 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 Eutelsat W5?
The Delta IV M+(4,2) | Eutelsat W5 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) | Eutelsat W5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 37B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Eutelsat W5 going to?
The Eutelsat W5 mission is targeting Geosynchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Eutelsat W5?
The Delta IV M+(4,2) | Eutelsat W5 is operated by Boeing.
Can I watch the Delta IV M+(4,2) | Eutelsat W5 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
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 20, 2002 at 22:39 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Boeing
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 14672c4c-bbd6-4bb3-9e5b-c14ca8284285
●Open-Meteo Weather3 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.53, -80.56
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