Delta II | Deep Impact (DIF)

The Planetary Science flight Delta II | Deep Impact (DIF) departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Delta II, bound for Asteroid.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Planetary Science
Rocket
Delta II
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Payload
—
Target orbit
Asteroid
Delta II | Deep Impact (DIF) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2005-01-12T18:47:08.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Delta II is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Delta II endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches Asteroid, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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