Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 5, 2015

Atlas V Rising

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 5, 2015 is “Atlas V Rising,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Deep). The original explanation runs about 102 words.

From the explanation

“Early morning risers along Florida’s Space Coast, planet Earth, were treated to a launch spectacle on September 2nd . Before dawn an Atlas V rocket rose into still dark skies carrying a US Navy communications satellite from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station into Earth orbit.”

— APOD editors, September 5, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 5, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Deep
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 102 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 5, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-september-5-atlas-v-rising

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