NEAR Shoemaker
NEAR Shoemaker launched on 17 February 1996, 20:43 UTC on a Delta II from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: NEAR Shoemaker.
| Name | NEAR Shoemaker |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 17 February 1996, 20:43 UTC |
| Vehicle | Delta II |
| Launch site | Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA |
| Company | United States Air Force |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | NEAR Shoemaker |
| Orbit | Heliocentric N/A |
Questions
- When did NEAR Shoemaker launch?
- NEAR Shoemaker launched on 17 February 1996, 20:43 UTC.
- What rocket launched NEAR Shoemaker?
- NEAR Shoemaker launched on a Delta II.
- Where did NEAR Shoemaker launch from?
- NEAR Shoemaker launched from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
- What was the outcome of NEAR Shoemaker?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.