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FUSE

Delta II 7320United States Air ForceSpace Launch Complex 17A
Thursday, June 24, 1999 · 03:44 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Delta II 7320

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Launches1078
Successes972

Provider

United States Air Force

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Mission Brief

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.

PayloadFUSE
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerUnited States Air Force
Stages0
PadSpace Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

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Launch site

Site locked

Space Launch Complex 17A

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.447°N
Longitude
80.565°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

03:44 PM UTC - 03:44 PM UTC

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.