2004 in spaceflight
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This article outlines notable events occurring in 2004 in spaceflight, including major launches and EVAs.
SpaceShipOne landing after Flight 15P, the first privately funded crewed spaceflight
Delta IV
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Delta IV was a group of five expendable launch systems in the Delta rocket family. It flew 45 missions from 2002 to 2024. Originally designed by Boeing's Defense, Space and Security division for the E
2004 in spaceflight
…Low Earth ELINT In orbit Operational Parasol CNES Sun-synchronous (A-train) Aeronomy In orbit Operational Final flight of Ariane 5G+ 21 December 21:50 Delta IV Heavy 9250H Cape Canaveral SLC-37B Boeing IDS DemoSat (USA-181) US Air Force Intended: Subsynchronous Actual: Medium Earth Test launch vehicle In orbit…
Delta IV Medium launch carrying DSCS III-B6.
Delta IV Heavy launching
Delta IV 4-meter Cryogenic Second Stage
First Delta IV Heavy with three CBCs prior to launch