Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Delta Rocket Launches
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 12, 1999 is “A Delta Rocket Launches,” an image. It is credited to Credit: KSC, NASA. The original explanation runs about 79 words.
From the explanation
“A Delta rocket is pictured launching NASA’s FUSE satellite earlier this month. In use since 1960, Delta rockets have been launched successfully over 250 times .”
— APOD editors, July 12, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 12, 1999
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: KSC, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 79 words