Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 14, 2010

Launch of a Delta IV Heavy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 14, 2010 is “Launch of a Delta IV Heavy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Launch Photography )). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“It is the tallest rocket in active use. The Delta IV Heavy is the largest of the Delta series , packing the punch of three rocket boosters instead of the usual one.”

— APOD editors, December 14, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 14, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Launch Photography )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 14, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-december-14-launch-of-a-delta-iv-heavy

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