Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 27, 2005

The Last Titan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 27, 2005 is “The Last Titan,” an image. It is credited to Credit : Courtesy 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base. The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“On October 19th , a rocket blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base – the last Titan rocket. Carrying a payload for the US National Reconnaissance Office, the successful Titan IV B launch brings to a close the Titan program whose first launch was in 1959.”

— APOD editors, October 27, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 27, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit : Courtesy 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 27, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-october-27-the-last-titan

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