Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Dawn Launch Mosaic

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 29, 2007 is “Dawn Launch Mosaic,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Randy Pollock). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

Dawn Launch Mosaic
Credit & Copyright: Randy Pollock Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Shortly after sunrise on Thursday at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Dawn spacecraft began its journey to the asteroid belt, arcing eastward into a blue and cloudy sky. Dawn’s voyage began on a conventional, chemically fueled Delta II rocket , but will continue with an innovative ion propulsion system .”

— APOD editors, September 29, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 29, 2007
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Randy Pollock
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 121 words

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