Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 17, 2016

An Atlas V Rocket Launches OSIRIS-REx

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 17, 2016 is “An Atlas V Rocket Launches OSIRIS-REx,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit & Copyright: United Launch Alliance , NASA). The original explanation runs about 175 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen a rocket launched into the Solar System? Last month a large Atlas V rocket blasted off from Launch Complex 41 in Florida carrying the OSIRIX-REx spacecraft.”

— APOD editors, October 17, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 17, 2016
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit & Copyright: United Launch Alliance , NASA
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 175 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 17, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-october-17-an-atlas-v-rocket-launches-osiris-rex

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