Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 22, 2017

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Orbit

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 22, 2017 is “SpaceX Falcon 9 to Orbit,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tim Shortt , Florida Today). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“Birds don’t fly this high. Airplanes don’t go this fast.”

— APOD editors, January 22, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 22, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tim Shortt , Florida Today
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 22, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-january-22-spacex-falcon-9-to-orbit

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