Voices of Delta II

By: United Launch Alliance
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  • Summary

  • Relive history by listening to stories from the team who launched the venerable Delta II rocket, from inception through final mission. From its origin as the launch vehicle for the first Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites to NASA’s Earth observing, science and interplanetary satellites including Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity to vital commercial communication and imaging satellites, the Delta II rocket has truly earned its place in space history. Discover what made the Delta II an incredible success, through learning about the program’s history and missions, from the people who made it possible. The Delta II rocket has launched its final mission, but leaves a significant legacy in the aerospace industry. For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com, or join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ulalaunch, twitter.com/ulalaunch and instagram.com/ulalaunch.
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Episodes
  • Delta II T Minus

    Delta II T Minus
    Nov 6 2018
    With 100 successful consecutive missions, and 155 total launches since 1989, the Delta II will go down in history as an incredibly dependable and capable vehicle. The team talks about their favorite missions, as they discuss memorable experiences. Listen directly to events that took place right from the final launch of Delta II. You'll hear from ULA hosts Heather McFarland and David McFarland as well as: • Bill Cullen, Vulcan launch operations leader and Atlas V launch director • Steve Huff, systems operations engineering leader • Kathy McLaughlin, East and West Coast technical services manager • Paul Fratto, electrical ground lead for Delta IV • Dana Vandersarl, mission assurance for the propulsion team for Delta II • Todd Girkins, propulsion systems chief engineer for Delta II For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com, or join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ulalaunch, twitter.com/ulalaunch and instagram.com/ulalaunch.
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    14 mins
  • Delta II Teamwork

    Delta II Teamwork
    Nov 5 2018
    Family. This word comes up again and again when reminiscing about the teams that built and launched the Delta II rocket. Discover how these teams came together to overcome challenges and some fun ways they bonded. You'll hear from ULA hosts Heather McFarland and David McFarland as well as: • Bill Cullen, Vulcan launch operations leader and Atlas V launch director • Steve Huff, systems operations engineering leader • Kathy McLaughlin, East and West Coast technical services manager • Paul Fratto, electrical ground lead for Delta IV • Dana Vandersarl, mission assurance for the propulsion team for Delta II • Todd Girkins, propulsion systems chief engineer for Delta II For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com, or join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ulalaunch, twitter.com/ulalaunch and instagram.com/ulalaunch.
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    11 mins
  • Delta II Traditions

    Delta II Traditions
    Nov 1 2018
    Learn about the history of the Delta II program from a first-hand perspective. From the program’s remarkable beginnings, to how this rocket launched 155 times, hear from the team who was there through it all. You'll hear from ULA hosts Heather McFarland and David McFarland as well as: • Bill Cullen, Vulcan launch operations leader and Atlas V launch director • Steve Huff, systems operations engineering leader • Kathy McLaughlin, East and West Coast technical services manager • Paul Fratto, electrical ground lead for Delta IV • Dana Vandersarl, mission assurance for the propulsion team for Delta II • Todd Girkins, propulsion systems chief engineer for Delta II For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com, or join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ulalaunch, twitter.com/ulalaunch and instagram.com/ulalaunch.
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    16 mins

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