Delta 2 Rocket Photos

Delta 2 Rocket Photos

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The second stage of a Delta II rocket is prepared for its shift to vertical alongside the gantry at pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station. The rocket is scheduled to be launched on Dec. 10, 1998, heading for Mars and carrying the Mars Climate Orbiter. The orbiter's instruments will monitor the Martian atmosphere and image the planet's surface on a daily basis for 657 days. It will observe the appearance and movement of atmospheric dust and water vapor, as well as characterize seasonal changes on the surface. The detailed images of the surface features will provide important clues to the planet's early climate history and give scientists more information about possible liquid water reserves beneath the surface. The orbiter will primarily support its companion Mars Polar Lander spacecraft, which is planned for launch on Jan. 3, 1999.
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Second Stage Of The Delta II Rocket
Photo Number: KSC-98PC-1652
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The second stage of a Delta II rocket arrives at pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station.

Second Stage Of The Delta II Rocket
Photo Number: KSC-98PC-1653
High Resolution JPEG - 1.6 MB
The second stage of a Delta II rocket is prepared for its shift to vertical alongside the gantry at pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station.

Second Stage Of The Delta II Rocket
Photo Number: KSC-98PC-1654
High Resolution JPEG - 1.7 MB
Workers at pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station begin lifting the second stage of a Delta II rocket up the gantry.

Second Stage Of The Delta II Rocket
Photo Number: KSC-98PC-1655
High Resolution JPEG - 1.5 MB
At pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, the second stage of a Delta II rocket is lifted up the gantry.

Second Stage Of The Delta II Rocket
Photo Number: KSC-98PC-1656
High Resolution JPEG - 1.5 MB
Workers at pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station maneuver the second stage of a Delta II rocket inside the gantry.

Second Stage Of The Delta II Rocket
Photo Number: KSC-98PC-1657
High Resolution JPEG - 1.4 MB
At pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station, the second stage of a Delta II rocket is lowered into the first stage.

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Delta 2 Rocket Photos KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The second stage of a Delta II rocket is prepared for its shift to vertical alongside the gantry at pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station. The rocket is scheduled to be launched on Dec. 10, 1998, heading for Mars and carrying the Mars Climate Orbiter. The orbiter's instruments will monitor the Martian atmosphere and image the planet's surface on a daily basis for 657 days. It will observe the appearance and movement of atmospheric dust and water vapor, as well as characterize seasonal changes on the surface. The detailed images of the surface features will provide important clues to the planet's early climate history and give scientists more information about possible liquid water reserves beneath the surface. The orbiter will primarily support its companion Mars Polar Lander spacecraft, which is planned for launch on Jan. 3, 1999. No copyright protection is asserted for this photography. If a recognizable person appears in this photograph, use for commercial purposes may infringe a right of privacy or publicity. It may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by NASA employees of a commercial product, process or service, or used in any other manner that might mislead. Accordingly, it is requested that if this photograph is used in advertising and other commercial promotion, layout and copy be submitted to NASA prior to release. PHOTO CREDIT: NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration Clicking on any of the thumbnail images below will bring up a higher resolution version of that image.
Second Stage Of The Delta II Rocket Photo Number: KSC-98PC-1652 High Resolution JPEG - 1.6 MB The second stage of a Delta II rocket arrives at pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station.	Second Stage Of The Delta II Rocket Photo Number: KSC-98PC-1653 High Resolution JPEG - 1.6 MB The second stage of a Delta II rocket is prepared for its shift to vertical alongside the gantry at pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station.
Second Stage Of The Delta II Rocket Photo Number: KSC-98PC-1654 High Resolution JPEG - 1.7 MB Workers at pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station begin lifting the second stage of a Delta II rocket up the gantry.	Second Stage Of The Delta II Rocket Photo Number: KSC-98PC-1655 High Resolution JPEG - 1.5 MB At pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, the second stage of a Delta II rocket is lifted up the gantry.
Second Stage Of The Delta II Rocket Photo Number: KSC-98PC-1656 High Resolution JPEG - 1.5 MB Workers at pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station maneuver the second stage of a Delta II rocket inside the gantry.	Second Stage Of The Delta II Rocket Photo Number: KSC-98PC-1657 High Resolution JPEG - 1.4 MB At pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station, the second stage of a Delta II rocket is lowered into the first stage.

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