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Delta IV Heavy / launch vehicle

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The Delta IV Heavy (Delta 9250H) is an expendable heavy-lift launch vehicle, the largest type of the Delta IV family, and is the world's second highest-capacity rocket in operation. It is manufactured by United Launch Alliance and was first launched in 2004.

(source, as of 2026-07-05)

key specs

payload to LEO //28,370 kgas of 2026-07-05
payload to GTO //14,210 kgas of 2026-07-10
height //72 mas of 2026-07-10
price per launch //$350,000,000as of 2026-07-05
flight record //15 / 16 (93.7% success)computed

faq

Who builds Delta IV Heavy?

Delta IV Heavy is built by United Launch Alliance. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

How many times has Delta IV Heavy flown?

Delta IV Heavy has flown 16 times. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

When did Delta IV Heavy first fly?

Delta IV Heavy first flew on 2004-12-21. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

Is Delta IV Heavy reusable?

Delta IV Heavy is not reusable. (source, as of 2026-07-05)