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RS-68 family
The Delta IV expendable hydrogen-engine family encompassing the original RS-68 and upgraded RS-68A.
Identity
Aliases
RS-68/RS-68A
Domains
spaceflight
Identity Level
family
Kind
liquid-rocket-engine
Name
RS-68 family
Status
retired
Details
Description
The Delta IV expendable hydrogen-engine family encompassing the original RS-68 and upgraded RS-68A.
Propellants
liquid hydrogen
liquid oxygen
Links
Official Url
https://newsroom.ulalaunch.com/releases/marking-the-end-of-an-era-united-launch-alliance-successfully-launches-final-delta-iv-heavy-rocket
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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 09:31:31 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 09:31:31 UTC
Other
Sources
Accessed Date
2026-07-29
Note
Supports the legacy vehicle installation and the narrow canonical identity used for migration.
Publisher
Official vehicle or program source
Title
Delta IV Heavy official vehicle reference
Url
https://newsroom.ulalaunch.com/releases/marking-the-end-of-an-era-united-launch-alliance-successfully-launches-final-delta-iv-heavy-rocket
Accessed Date
2026-07-29
Publisher
NASA Technical Reports Server
Title
Liquid Rocket Propulsion: RS-68 and Linear Aerospike
Url
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20000025317
Accessed Date
2026-07-29
Note
Supports the legacy vehicle installation and the narrow canonical identity used for migration.
Publisher
Official vehicle or program source
Title
Delta IV Medium+ (5,4) official vehicle reference
Url
https://www.ulalaunch.com/docs/default-source/rockets/delta-iv-user%27s-guide.pdf
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