1999-035 Success

Delta II | FUSE

Jun 24, 1999, 03:44 PM UTC

Track in KeepTrack

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)

Payloads (1)

Piece Name Owner State Track
1999-035A Far UV Spec. Explorer GSFC US Track