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Voices of Delta IIThe End of an Era for a Workhorse Rocket Author: United Launch Alliance
Relive history by listening to stories from the team who launched the venerable Delta II rocket, from inception through final mission. From its origin as the launch vehicle for the first Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites to NASAs Earth observing, science and interplanetary satellites including Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity to vital commercial communication and imaging satellites, the Delta II rocket has truly earned its place in space history. Discover what made the Delta II an incredible success, through learning about the programs history and missions, from the people who made it possible. The Delta II rocket has launched its final mission, but leaves a significant legacy in the aerospace industry. For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com, or join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ulalaunch, twitter.com/ulalaunch and instagram.com/ulalaunch. Language: en-us Genres: History, Natural Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Delta II T Minus
Tuesday, 6 November, 2018
With 100 successful consecutive missions, and 155 total launches since 1989, the Delta II will go down in history as an incredibly dependable and capable vehicle. The team talks about their favorite missions, as they discuss memorable experiences. Listen directly to events that took place right from the final launch of Delta II. You'll hear from ULA hosts Heather McFarland and David McFarland as well as: • Bill Cullen, Vulcan launch operations leader and Atlas V launch director • Steve Huff, systems operations engineering leader • Kathy McLaughlin, East and West Coast technical services manager • Paul Fratto, electrical ground lead for Delta IV • Dana Vandersarl, mission assurance for the propulsion team for Delta II • Todd Girkins, propulsion systems chief engineer for Delta II For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com, or join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ulalaunch, twitter.com/ulalaunch and instagram.com/ulalaunch.
