NASA Satellite Lifoff (IMAGE) The University of Montana Caption SMAP's liftoff will look very similar to the liftoff of an earlier NASA Delta II Mission from Vandenberg AFB, in June 2011. The Delta II vehicle pictured is the same type and configuration that will be used for SMAP and will be launched from the same pad (Space Launch Complex 2W) at Vandenberg AFB. Credit NASA Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.