Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 5, 1999

The Launch of STARDUST

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 5, 1999 is “The Launch of STARDUST,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Stardust Mission Team, NASA. The original explanation runs about 78 words.

From the explanation

“NASA launches powerful rockets . One such rocket, the Delta II, recently lofted the STARDUST mission into the nearby Solar System .”

— APOD editors, April 5, 1999

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At a glance

Date: April 5, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Stardust Mission Team, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 78 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 5, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-april-05-the-launch-of-stardust

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