Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 19, 2001

SIRTF: Name This Satellite

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 19, 2001 is “SIRTF: Name This Satellite,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Drawing Credit & Copyright: Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“NASA is preparing to launch its next Great Observatory in 2002, but it does not yet have a proper name. Can you help?”

— APOD editors, September 19, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 19, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Drawing Credit & Copyright: Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 19, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-september-19-sirtf-name-this-satellite

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