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To Reach the High Frontier: A History of U.S. Launch Vehicles
"A valuable contribution to the field of aerospace literature," this book includes an extensive overview of Delta history and development along with chapters on Atlas, Titan, Scout, Space Shuttle, and much more.
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Many other excellent books about spaceflight are recommended here.
31-Dec-98 | MPL vehicle fairing installed
Mars Polar Lander has been encapsulated within its standard (9.5-foot) fairing. Both sit atop a Delta 7425 launch vehicle at Space Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Launch is scheduled for 3 January. Currently weather conditions are not favourable for this date, but they are expected to improve considerably in the days that follow. Like MCO and Delta 247 (ACE), this flight will carry a ‘videoroc’ aboard the first stage.