MISSION NAME
Swift
Status
Success
DATE
20 NOV 2004
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Description
NASA Medium-class Explorer satellite dedicated to study of gamma ray bursts, the third after the IMAGE and WMAP satellites.
Delta II 7320-10C
Rocket Description
Delta II is an American space launch system developed by McDonnell Douglas, now part of the Delta rocket family operated by United Launch Alliance. With more than 150 missions and a nearly perfect track record, Delta II has established itself as one of the most successful orbital launch systems.