Launch Overview
Vehicle
Delta 7320-10
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / SLC17A
Outcome
Success
Flight
D271
COSPAR Designator
1999-035
Mission
FUSE (Astrophysics)
FUSE (Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer) represented the next generation, high-orbit, ultraviolet space observatory covering the wavelength range of 90.5-119.5 nm. The primary objective of FUSE was to use high-resolution spectroscopy at far ultraviolet wavelengths to study the origin and evolution of the lightest elements (hydrogen and deuterium) created shortly after the Big Bang, and the forces and processes involved in the evolution of galaxies, stars and planetary systems.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Delta II 7320
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
1014 (11 YTD)
Site launches
566 (10 YTD)
Pad launches
122 (2 YTD)