Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Vela Satellites: The Watchers
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 5, 1995 is “Vela Satellites: The Watchers,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Courtesy of HEASARC, at NASA/GSFC.. The original explanation runs about 147 words.
From the explanation
“In October of 1963 the US Air Force launched the first in a series of satellites inspired by a recently signed nuclear test ban treaty . Signatories of this treaty agreed not to test nuclear devices in the atmosphere or in space.”
— APOD editors, November 5, 1995
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 5, 1995
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Courtesy of HEASARC, at NASA/GSFC.
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 147 words