Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

TESS Launch Close Up

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 21, 2018 is “TESS Launch Close Up,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

TESS Launch Close Up
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) began its search for planets orbiting other stars by leaving planet Earth on April 18. The exoplanet hunter rode to orbit on top of a Falcon 9 rocket.”

— APOD editors, April 21, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 21, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 143 words

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