Rockets history
By David W
Curiosity rover launch
Launched in 2011 November 26, curiosity was sent to mars to survey land and collect data
The Delta launches
Delta IV VAFB
The rocket carried a Defense Meteorological Satellite Program satellite in to space, and was launched on November 4 2006.
Delta IV
LAUNCHED ON NOVEMBER 20Th 2002 it was the first Delta mission launched, it was launched to setup a commercial communication satellite.
Delta IV Medium+ (4,2) NROL-22
Launched on June 27 2006 the Delta IV Medium+ (4,2) NROL-22 was sent to carry a payload for the National Reconnaissance office.
space x March 16 2014
This will be a commercial restock for the International space station.
(computer generated image of planned launch)
Atlantis July 21 2011
Nasa's last of the Space shuttle program was sent to repair and fix the Hubble telescope
GOES-O
Launched on June 27 2009 was sent to provide observations of the Earth including the United States, providing weather monitoring and forecast operations as well as a continuous and reliable stream of environmental information and severe weather warnings.
space-x Jan. 6 2014
was launched to set an Asian commercial satellite into orbit
Roscosmos Fingers Jan. 2 2013
A Russian rocket the failed after a leaking fuel tank. I later crashed into the ground and burned
GSLV dec. 31 2010
One of the very first Indian rockets launched It was launched to send a satellite for communications into orbit when it failed. The failure is thought to be from a cable rupture.