Delta II 7925-9.5 D241
The Delta II 7925-9.5 launch vehicle with serial D241 launched GPS IIR-1 for US Air Force from CCAFS SLC-17A on 1997-01-17. It was flight 55 of the Delta II program and targeted Planned: MEO. A solid rocket motor exploded about seven seconds after liftoff, destroying the launch vehicle and GPS IIR-1 payload.
Identity
- Aliases
- GPS IIR-1 Delta IIDelta II flight 55Delta D241
- Name
- Delta II 7925-9.5 D241
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- The Delta II 7925-9.5 launch vehicle with serial D241 launched GPS IIR-1 for US Air Force from CCAFS SLC-17A on 1997-01-17. It was flight 55 of the Delta II program and targeted Planned: MEO. A solid rocket motor exploded about seven seconds after liftoff, destroying the launch vehicle and GPS IIR-1 payload.
- First Flight Date
- 1997-01-17
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 16, 2026 at 21:03:24 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 18, 2026 at 08:05:03 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1997-01-17
- Search Name
- Delta II 7925-9.5 D241 GPS IIR-1 Delta II Delta II flight 55 Delta D241
- Serial Number
- D241
- Vehicle Code
- D241