Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 26, 2005

First Launch of the Delta IV Heavy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 26, 2005 is “First Launch of the Delta IV Heavy,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Ecliptic Enterprises Corporation , Boeing , USAF. The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“The new Delta IV Heavy Launch Vehicle is the largest rocket ever to be launched by the US Air Force . The Delta IV Heavy is capable of launching over 23,000 kilograms into low Earth orbit.”

— APOD editors, January 26, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 26, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Ecliptic Enterprises Corporation , Boeing , USAF
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 26, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-january-26-first-launch-of-the-delta-iv-heavy

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