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Delta IV M | DSCS III B-6
Delta IV M | DSCS III B-6 launched on Fri, Aug 29, 2003, 11:13 PM UTC — a United States Air Force mission.
Launch SuccessfulUnited States Air Force
Lifted offNET Aug 2003
NET Fri, Aug 29, 2003, 11:13 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Delta IV MVehicle
United States Air ForceProvider
Space Launch Complex 37BPad
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USALocation
CommunicationsMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Delta IV M to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Delta IV M ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
DSCS III B-6
Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) constellation provides long haul communications to users worldwide through contested environments.
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What time does Delta IV M | DSCS III B-6 launch?
Delta IV M | DSCS III B-6 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Aug 29, 2003, 11:13 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Delta IV M | DSCS III B-6?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Delta IV M | DSCS III B-6?
Delta IV M | DSCS III B-6 is an United States Air Force mission flying on a Delta IV M.
Where does Delta IV M | DSCS III B-6 launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 37B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.