Giant Delta-IV rocket launch faces delay

Posted on: Dec. 12th, 2004 || Source: news.bbc.co.uk | E-mail Article | Print Article

Giant Delta-IV rocket launch faces delay

The Delta 4-Heavy rocket, the massive new launcher from Boeing, is set to make its maiden flight this weekend.

The 70m-tall (230ft) behemoth has the capability to push 13 tonnes of payload on a path towards geostationary orbit.

The rocket currently has no commercial satellite orders, and some commentators speculate its uses may become more obvious after the shuttle retires.

Lift-off from Florida, US, is set for Sunday following delays due to poor weather and technical glitches.

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