Launch Overview
Vehicle
Delta 7925-9.5
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC17B
Outcome
Success
Flight
D252
COSPAR Designator
1998-002
Mission
Skynet 4D (Communications)
Skynet 4 was the third generation of UK Ministry of Defense communications satellites. They provided jam-proof communications service between fixed and mobile land and sea-based ground stations.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Delta II 7925-9.5
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
988 (1 YTD)
Site launches
541 (2 YTD)
Pad launches
106 (1 YTD)