Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 17, 2024

The Clipper and the Comet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 17, 2024 is “The Clipper and the Comet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Launch Photography )). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“NASA’s Europa Clipper is now headed toward an ocean world beyond Earth. The large spacecraft is tucked into the payload fairing atop the Falcon Heavy rocket in this photo, taken at Kennedy Space Center the day before the mission’s successful October 14 launch.”

— APOD editors, October 17, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 17, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Launch Photography )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 17, 2024 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2024-october-17-the-clipper-and-the-comet

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