Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
The Delta expendable launch vehicle has been launching satellites since 1960. Its first version was a modification of the Douglas Thor intermediate-range ballistic missile. Through the years Delta rockets have become larger, more advanced, and capable of carrying heavier satellites into orbit. The current Delta family of launch vehicles are highly reliable and accurate launch systems, with a full range of capability to launch satellites up to 13,100 kg to GTO.
The Delta expendable launch vehicle has been launching satellites since 1960. Its first version was a modification of the Douglas Thor intermediate-range ballistic missile. Through the years Delta rockets have become larger, more advanced, and capable of carrying heavier satellites into orbit. The current Delta family of launch vehicles are highly reliable and accurate launch systems, with a full range of capability to launch satellites up to 13,100 kg to GTO.
