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Boeing Delta II Globalstar Launch Opens A New Century of Cape Launches
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR STATION, Fla., Feb. 8, 2000 -- A Boeing Delta II launched four communications satellites into orbit today, completing a 52-satellite launch program for the global telecommunications company Globalstar L.P.
The launch took place at 4:24 p.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 17B. The four in orbit spares join the 48 main satellites that comprise the Globalstar global mobile satellite network.
The launch was the 276th for the Delta family of expendable launch vehicles and the first Delta mission in 2000.
The Delta II is manufactured in Huntington Beach, Calif., with final assembly in Pueblo, Colo., and is powered by the RS-27A engine built by Boeing in Canoga Park, Calif. Alliant Techsystems, Magna, Utah, builds the graphite epoxy motors for boost assist. Aerojet, Sacramento, Calif., manufactures the second-stage engine, and L3 communications Space & Navigation (formerly known as AlliedSignal), Teterboro, N.J., builds the guidance and flight control system.
Since the first flight of the Delta II series in 1987, the rockets have compiled a 97 percent launch success rate.
Photo Credit: Boeing Photo - Carleton Bailie