Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 16, 2002

An Atlas V Rocket Prepares to Launch

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 16, 2002 is “An Atlas V Rocket Prepares to Launch,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ecliptic Enterprises Corporation). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“The first launch of an Atlas V rocket occurred last month. The Atlas V , built by Lockheed Martin , is the first rocket in the U.”

— APOD editors, September 16, 2002

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At a glance

Date: September 16, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ecliptic Enterprises Corporation
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 114 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 16, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-september-16-an-atlas-v-rocket-prepares-to-launch

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