Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Delta Rocket Launches

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 13, 1995 is “A Delta Rocket Launches,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, KSC. The original explanation runs about 98 words.

A Delta Rocket Launches
Credit: NASA, KSC Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A Delta rocket is seen being launched in 1988. In use since 1960, Delta rockets have been launched successfully over 200 times.”

— APOD editors, December 13, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 13, 1995
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA, KSC
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 98 words

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