Mission Briefing
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Mission preview - Our in-depth story previewing this launch of the first Delta 4-Heavy.
Launch timeline - Chart with times and descriptions of events to occur during the launch.
Launch Hazard Area - Map showing the restricted area around Cape Canaveral during launch.
Delta 4-Heavy - Overview of this heavy-lift rocket in the Delta 4 family.
DemoSat - Description of the satellite simulator and two nanosats being flown on this launch.
Pre-launch flow - Illustration of the rocket checkout and assembly at Cape facilities.
D4-H archive - Collection of past stories and pictures of the Delta 4-Heavy.
Delta directory - See our coverage of previous Delta rocket flights.
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Launch hazard area
SPACEFLIGHT NOW
Posted: December 1, 2004
Credit: U.S. Air Force
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This map shows the Eastern Range Launch Hazard Area (LHA) for the Friday, December 10 launch of the Delta 4-Heavy rocket. Mariners are asked to remain clear of the LHA from 12:30 p.m. thru 6:15 p.m. EDT.
**PERSONS ENTERING AN ACTIVE LAUNCH HAZARD AREA SHOULD BE AWARE THAT SEVERE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO PUNISH VIOLATORS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 33, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 1232, THE MAXIMUM PENALTY IS SIX YEARS CONFINEMENT AND A $250,000 FINE.**
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