Tag: Delta
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Could Delta rockets soon be a thing of the past?
File photo of a Delta 4 launch from July 2014. Credit: United Launch Alliance With as few as 15 more launches on the calendar over the next five years, the rocket name “Delta” that has been serving the U.S. and international customers since 1960 could permanently fade into history. United Launch Alliance, the current maker…
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No impact to two ULA missions following Delta Mariner accident
The Delta Mariner – carrying hardware elements targeting two future launches – collided with the Eggner’s Ferry Bridge over Kentucky Lake on Thursday night. However, despite extensive damage to the bridge, no serious injuries were reported. ULA have noted that there will be no mission impact to the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF-2) and Radiation…