Delta rockets - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Delta rockets Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,527,493,421 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Delta rocket
(redirected from Delta rockets)

   Also found in: Wikipedia 0.07 sec.

Delta rocket

Enlarge picture
The Delta 4 Heavy (there are five configurations of Delta 4, of which this is the largest) can lift up to 13,130 kg/28,950 lb.

US rocket used to launch many scientific and communications satellites since 1960. Its design is based on the Thor ballistic missile. Several increasingly powerful versions have been produced as satellites became larger and heavier. Solid-fuel boosters were attached to the first stage of the rocket in order to increase lifting power.

NASA's twin rovers were launched to Mars in June and July 2003 atop a Delta II rocket. Delta II, Delta III, and Delta IV series vehicles are all now in active use.



How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
?Sign in SSL protected
Email:
Password:
Register

? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
It's like working on a piece of history or national heritage,'' said Cameron Nosler, a 27-year-old engineer who has been with the company two years, and who works on Atlas and Delta rockets.
Topping the list is India's INSAT 1-D communications-and-meteorology satellite, to be orbited next March by McDonnell Douglas atop one of its Delta rockets.
The Delta rockets will send the Mission Exploration Rover (MER) on special research operations to study the Red Planet, which the delightfully droll Marvin calls home.
 
Hutchinson browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Hutchinson Encyclopedia
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.