Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 21, 2016

Falcon 9: Launch and Landing

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 21, 2016 is “Falcon 9: Launch and Landing,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Seeley). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“Shortly after midnight on July 18 a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, planet Earth. About 9 minutes later, the rocket’s first stage returned to the spaceport.”

— APOD editors, July 21, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 21, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Seeley
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 21, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-july-21-falcon-9-launch-and-landing

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