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Delta IV

Delta IV was a cryogenic expendable launch-vehicle family developed by Boeing and later produced and operated by United Launch Alliance. Its five configurations completed 45 flights from 2002 through 2024: 29 single-core Medium and Medium+ missions and 16 three-core Heavy missions. The inaugural Heavy demonstration experienced reduced launch performance; every subsequent Delta IV flight completed its mission successfully.

Delta IV

Identity

Aliases
Delta 4Delta IV launch vehicle
Family Name
Delta
Full Name
Delta IV
Reusability
expendable
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
IV

Details

Description
Delta IV was a cryogenic expendable launch-vehicle family developed by Boeing and later produced and operated by United Launch Alliance. Its five configurations completed 45 flights from 2002 through 2024: 29 single-core Medium and Medium+ missions and 16 three-core Heavy missions. The inaugural Heavy demonstration experienced reduced launch performance; every subsequent Delta IV flight completed its mission successfully.
First Flight Year
2,002
Last Flight Year
2,024
Manufacturer
Operator
Parent Vehicle Family
Stages Count
2

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Creation Time
April 26, 2026 at 15:30:28 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 10:52:02 UTC