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Kitab suwar al-kawakib al-thabita (Book of the Images of the Fixed Stars) of al-Sufi

Kitab suwar al-kawakib al-thabita (Book of the Images of the Fixed Sta...

`Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi (Iranian, Rey 903–986 Shiraz) Attributed to Iran

The figure of the World. - Public domain vintage map

The figure of the World. - Public domain vintage map

In upper right corner: p. 2. includes text and 4 diagrams. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LC copy has red-bordered label affixed to verso, with 516/1 written in ink. ... More

[Johannes Hevelius and assistant using six-foot sextant to measure angular distances between pairs of stars]

[Johannes Hevelius and assistant using six-foot sextant to measure ang...

Illus. in: Machinae coelestis / Johannes Hevelius. Gedani : Auctoris typis, & sumtibus, impremebat S. Reiniger, 1673-1679. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library o... More

[Cherub lighting firecracker with torch as stars fly through word "Life"]

[Cherub lighting firecracker with torch as stars fly through word "Lif...

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as frontispiece in: Life, 8:1 (July 1, 1886).

Early automobiles - All - Stars

Early automobiles - All - Stars

Public domain image of an early automobile, 1910s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Columbia (to the three territories) - Your stars shall be put on the flag just as soon as those politicians in Congress will let me / Keppler ; J. Ottmann Lith. Co., Puck Bldg., N.Y.

Columbia (to the three territories) - Your stars shall be put on the f...

Woman symbolizing Columbia, holding American flag and star, and facing three men representing New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma, who are waiting for statehood, with the U.S. Capitol in background. Illus. in: Pu... More

Palms Grill, dine with the stars under the stars

Palms Grill, dine with the stars under the stars

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage California postcard.

Fort Myer commandant gets Generals' stars. Fort Myer, Virginia, Nov. 1. Col. Jonathan M. Wainwright, commanding officer of the cavalry post here who was recently promoted to the rank of Brigadier General, was today given the stars of his new rank at a colorful ceremony. Sergt. Maj. Timothy Carragher, left, of the 16th Field Artillery, and Sergt. Maj. Frank Benegas of the Third Cavalry, highest ranking non-commissioned officers of the post, were chosen to make the presentation. Brig. General Wainwright has commanded the Third Cavalry for more than two years, 11/1/38

Fort Myer commandant gets Generals' stars. Fort Myer, Virginia, Nov. 1...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military training, armed forces fort, camp, exercise activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The  stars arrive - Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine collection - Library of Congress performing arts encyclopedia

The stars arrive - Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine collection - Library of...

On back: X.22129 Picture shows;- Danny Kaye and Mai Zetterling, the stars of the film, arriving at the Plaza, Piccadilly tonight (Friday) for the European Premiere of the film "Knock on Wood". 23/4/54. Supp... More

Baseball players in war production. Outfielder Vince DiMaggio, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, has been working at the California Ship Building Corporation since last October. He's one of the many former athletic stars who are helping to smash the Axis by building the equipment needed by America's fighting men

Baseball players in war production. Outfielder Vince DiMaggio, of the ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of workers, labor, 1940s, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The United Nations flag, an unofficial design by Brooks B. Harding, with four bars symbolizing the Four Freedoms beside the Stars and Stripes

The United Nations flag, an unofficial design by Brooks B. Harding, wi...

Public domain photograph of the United States military and military-industrial complex before World War Two, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The United Nations flag, an unofficial design by Brooks B. Harding, with four bars symbolizing the Four Freedoms beside the Stars and Stripes

The United Nations flag, an unofficial design by Brooks B. Harding, wi...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Stars and Stripes at the Memorial Day services

Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Stars and Stripes at the Memo...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Sammy Price and His All Stars Orchestra]

[Sammy Price and His All Stars Orchestra]

[Sammy Price and His All Stars Orchestra] - [PAR-7805 through PAR-7811]

[Sammy Price and His All Stars Orchestra]

[Sammy Price and His All Stars Orchestra]

[Sammy Price and His All Stars Orchestra] - [PAR-7805 through PAR-7811]

[Sammy Price and His All Stars Orchestra]

[Sammy Price and His All Stars Orchestra]

[Sammy Price and His All Stars Orchestra] - [PAR-7805 through PAR-7811]

Solar corona photographed from Apollo 15 one minute prior to sunrise

Solar corona photographed from Apollo 15 one minute prior to sunrise

AS15-98-13311 (31 July 1971) --- The solar corona, as photographed from the Apollo 15 spacecraft about one minute prior to sunrise on July 31, 1971, is seen just beyond the lunar horizon. The bright object on t... More

STS064-62-004 - STS-064 - Star fields viewed from Discovery

STS064-62-004 - STS-064 - Star fields viewed from Discovery

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Photographic documentation of unidentified star fields viewed from the Space Shuttle Discovery during STS-64. Subject Terms: STS-64, SPACE SHUTTLES, DI... More

STS064-62-003 - STS-064 - Star fields viewed from Discovery

STS064-62-003 - STS-064 - Star fields viewed from Discovery

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Photographic documentation of unidentified star fields viewed from the Space Shuttle Discovery during STS-64. Subject Terms: STS-64, SPACE SHUTTLES, DI... More

Lieutenant general stars are pinned on Fred K. Mahaffey by his wife Jane and General Edward C. Meyer, Army chief of staff, in a ceremony held in the general officer's mess in the Pentagon. Lieutenant General Mahaffey takes command as deputy chief of staff for operations

Lieutenant general stars are pinned on Fred K. Mahaffey by his wife Ja...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel Release Status: Rel... More

Major General Thomas W. Kelly, commanding general of Fort Dix, with the assistance of Mrs. Peppers, pins the stars of brigadier general on Colonel John S. Peppers during his promotion ceremony

Major General Thomas W. Kelly, commanding general of Fort Dix, with th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Clarence Marshall Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Major General Robert H. Forman, with the assistance of Mrs. Krausz, pins the stars of a brigadier general on Colonel George M. Krausz during his promotion ceremony

Major General Robert H. Forman, with the assistance of Mrs. Krausz, pi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Leonard H. Rude Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Dave Baudoin jumps out of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter during a performance by the Navy Special Warfare Group 2 parachute demonstration team Chuting Stars at the 1984 Azalea Festival Air Show. Baudoin is also a Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team member

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Dave Baudoin jumps out of a CH-4...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Peter Sundberg Release Status: Re... More

Members of the US Navy parachute demonstration team "Chuting Stars," prepare for a jump from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter

Members of the US Navy parachute demonstration team "Chuting Stars," p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tibor Zoller Release Sta... More

Members of the US Navy parachute demonstration team "Chuting Stars," execute a four-man stack formation during a performance at the Norfolk Air Show

Members of the US Navy parachute demonstration team "Chuting Stars," e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Feury Release Status: Released to Public C... More

The San Diego Stars play an exhibition game on a regulation basketball court set up on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). Meadowlark Lemon (center) is the star player. The event was attended by crew members and families of the carriers USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64), USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) and invited guests of the San Diego Naval Training Center (NTC). The game was sponsored by the San Diego Sports Arena in cooperation with ESPN Sports network

The San Diego Stars play an exhibition game on a regulation basketball...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Abbott Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Workers finish preparation for the Stars Ball being held in honor of George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States

Workers finish preparation for the Stars Ball being held in honor of G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Brian Cumper Release Status: Released... More

P-34578 BW One of two new ring arcs, or partial rings, discovered by Voyager 2, is faintly visible just outside the orbit of the Neptunian moon 1989N4.The 155-second exposure taken by the spacecraft's narrow-angle camera shows the glare of an overexposed Neptune to the right of the moon and ring arc. The two bright streaks below the moon and ring arc are stars. The ring arc is approximately 50,000 kilometers (30,000 miles) long. The second ring arc, not apparent here, is about 10,000 kilometers (6,000 miles) long and is assoiciated with moon 1989N3. The ring arc, along with 1989N4, orbits about 62,000 kilometers (38,000 miles) from the planet's cloud tops. Astronomers long suspected the existence of such an irregular ring system around Neptune. Data from repeated ground-based observations hinted at the existence of irregular strands of partial rings orbiting Neptune. Voyager's photographs of the ring arcs are the first photographic evidence that such a ring system exists. Voyager scientists said the ring arcs may be comprised of debris associated with the nearby moons, or may be the remnants of moons that have been torn apart or ground down through collisions. Close-up studies of the ring arcs by Voyager 2 will help determine their composition. ARC-1989-A89-7042

P-34578 BW One of two new ring arcs, or partial rings, discovered by V...

P-34578 BW One of two new ring arcs, or partial rings, discovered by Voyager 2, is faintly visible just outside the orbit of the Neptunian moon 1989N4.The 155-second exposure taken by the spacecraft's narrow-an... More

S35-22-024 - STS-035 - STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes deployed from OV-102's payload bay

S35-22-024 - STS-035 - STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes deployed from OV-102'...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: During the STS-35 mission, the Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) payload, in its onorbit operating configuration, is documented in the payload bay (PLB) ... More

S35-21-003 - STS-035 - STS-35 aft flight deck monitor displays stars seen by ASTRO-1

S35-21-003 - STS-035 - STS-35 aft flight deck monitor displays stars s...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: An STS-35 aft flight deck monitor screen displays stars seen during Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) operations. The display screen (also showing a targ... More

S35-24-006 - STS-035 - STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes deployed from OV-102's payload bay

S35-24-006 - STS-035 - STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes deployed from OV-102'...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: During the STS-35 mission, the Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) payload, in its onorbit operating configuration, is documented in the payload bay (PLB) ... More

S35-22-009 - STS-035 - STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes deployed from OV-102's payload bay

S35-22-009 - STS-035 - STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes deployed from OV-102'...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: During the STS-35 mission, the Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) payload, in its onorbit operating configuration, is documented in the payload bay (PLB) ... More

STS050-36-011 - STS-050 - Stars.

STS050-36-011 - STS-050 - Stars.

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Stars. Imagery has motion distortion caused by long exposure times and vehicle motion but star clusters are visible and recognizable. Subject Terms: ST... More

STS054-22-010 - STS-054 - Stars - unknown star clusters or constellations.

STS054-22-010 - STS-054 - Stars - unknown star clusters or constellati...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Stars - unknown star clusters or constellations. Subject Terms: STS-54, ENDEAVOUR (ORBITER), STARS, ONBOARD ACTIVITIES Date Taken: 1/19/1993 Categori... More

STS080-385-024 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-385-024 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission. Night views of the Earth limb with bright stars. Subject Terms: STS-80... More

STS080-385-007 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-385-007 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission. Night views of the Earth limb with bright stars. Subject Terms: STS-80... More

STS075-351-003 - STS-075 - View of Southern Cross, Alpha and Beta Centauri

STS075-351-003 - STS-075 - View of Southern Cross, Alpha and Beta Cent...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Views of the Southern Cross constellation and two bright stars, Alpha and Beta Centauri, seen just over the orbiters stabilizer. Views are very dark. ... More

STS080-387-003 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-387-003 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission. Night views of the Earth limb and horizon with bright stars. Frame 001 ... More

STS080-388-004 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-388-004 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission. Nighttime views of the Earth limb with bright stars and occasional ligh... More

STS075-353-036 - STS-075 - View of the Columbia's payload bay after the loss of the TSS-1R satellite

STS075-353-036 - STS-075 - View of the Columbia's payload bay after th...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Full view of the Columbia's payload bay after the loss of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS)-1R satellite. The views are dark, and in the background a... More

STS080-384-011 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-384-011 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission. Lightning in clouds at night (001-13) and also stars (014-32). Subject... More

STS080-385-026 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-385-026 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission. Night views of the Earth limb with bright stars. Subject Terms: STS-80... More

STS080-726-025 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-726-025 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission. Star field (042). Subject Terms: STS-80,COLUMBIA (ORBITER),EARTH OBSER... More

STS080-388-018 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-388-018 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission. Nighttime views of the Earth limb with bright stars and occasional ligh... More

STS075-353-035 - STS-075 - View of the Columbia's payload bay after the loss of the TSS-1R satellite

STS075-353-035 - STS-075 - View of the Columbia's payload bay after th...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Full view of the Columbia's payload bay after the loss of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS)-1R satellite. The views are dark, and in the background a... More

STS080-388-008 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-388-008 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission. Nighttime views of the Earth limb with bright stars and occasional ligh... More

STS080-385-032 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-385-032 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission. Night views of the Earth limb with bright stars. Subject Terms: STS-80... More

STS075-351-008 - STS-075 - View of Southern Cross, Alpha and Beta Centauri

STS075-351-008 - STS-075 - View of Southern Cross, Alpha and Beta Cent...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Views of the Southern Cross constellation and two bright stars, Alpha and Beta Centauri, seen just over the orbiters stabilizer. Views are very dark. ... More

STS080-385-017 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-385-017 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission. Night views of the Earth limb with bright stars. Subject Terms: STS-80... More

STS080-388-035 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-388-035 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission. Nighttime views of the Earth limb with bright stars and occasional ligh... More

STS080-388-012 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-388-012 - STS-080 - Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission. Nighttime views of the Earth limb with bright stars and occasional ligh... More

US Army Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Vance Sales (right) Deputy Commander of the International Police in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina and USA Captain (CPT) Kurt Kayser the military officer in charge of the International Police in Sarajevo, both read the Stars and Strips newspaper while stand next to a Vehicle. Both LTC Sales and CPT Kayser are members of the Implementation Force (IFOR) in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina during Operation JOINE ENDEAVOR

US Army Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Vance Sales (right) Deputy Commander ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Andy Dunaway Release Statu... More

STS062-58-006 - STS-062 - An aurora and stars

STS062-58-006 - STS-062 - An aurora and stars

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Photographic documentation of an aurora and stars as seen by the STS-62 crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia. City lights can be viewed beneath the aurora... More

STS066-10-028 - STS-066 - Atlantis' OMS pods and stabilizer against a backdrop of stars

STS066-10-028 - STS-066 - Atlantis' OMS pods and stabilizer against a ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The Space Shuttle Atlantis' Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pods and stabilizer viewed against a backdrop of the Earth and stars during STS-66. Subjec... More

STS084-389-012 - STS-084 - Comet Hale-Bopp as seen over the Earth limb by STS-84 crew

STS084-389-012 - STS-084 - Comet Hale-Bopp as seen over the Earth limb...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Photographs of the Comet Hale-Bopp as it sets over the Earth limb. The orbiter was in an inertial relationship to the stars so that the Earth, illuminat... More

STS062-58-013 - STS-062 - An aurora and stars

STS062-58-013 - STS-062 - An aurora and stars

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Photographic documentation of an aurora and stars as seen by the STS-62 crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia. City lights can be viewed beneath the aurora... More

GEN Dennis J. Reimer, Army CHIEF of STAFF (left), pins on major general stars for Kevin P. Byrnes, assisted by MGEN Byrnes' wife, Carol during the promotion ceremony

GEN Dennis J. Reimer, Army CHIEF of STAFF (left), pins on major genera...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jerome Howard Release Status: Released ... More

Rosanne Hack, (left) and LGEN Thomas A. Schwartz (right), III Corps and Fort Hood Commanding General, pin stars on the collar of now BGEN Richard A. Hack during his promotion ceremony at the 4th Infantry Division Headquarters parade field

Rosanne Hack, (left) and LGEN Thomas A. Schwartz (right), III Corps an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Kap Kim Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

STS068-10-004 - STS-068 - Stars observed from Endeavour during STS-68

STS068-10-004 - STS-068 - Stars observed from Endeavour during STS-68

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Stars observed from the Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-68. Subject Terms: STS-68, ENDEAVOUR (ORBITER), CELESTIAL BODIES, STARS Date Taken: 1/7/199... More

STS068-10-009 - STS-068 - Stars observed from Endeavour during STS-68

STS068-10-009 - STS-068 - Stars observed from Endeavour during STS-68

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Stars observed from the Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-68. Subject Terms: STS-68, ENDEAVOUR (ORBITER), CELESTIAL BODIES, STARS Date Taken: 1/7/199... More

STS068-05-014 - STS-068 - Faint views of the Earth limb beneath a mass of stars

STS068-05-014 - STS-068 - Faint views of the Earth limb beneath a mass...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Faint views of the Earth limb beneath a mass of stars, as observed from the Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-68. Subject Terms: STS-68, ENDEAVOUR (OR... More

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This is a computer rendering of the fully developed Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO), formerly Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF). In 1999, the AXAF was renamed the CXO in honor of the late Indian-Ameri... More

STS068-05-016 - STS-068 - Faint views of the Earth limb beneath a mass of stars

STS068-05-016 - STS-068 - Faint views of the Earth limb beneath a mass...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Faint views of the Earth limb beneath a mass of stars, as observed from the Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-68. Subject Terms: STS-68, ENDEAVOUR (OR... More

STS067-372-021 - STS-067 - Dark earth observations taken during STS-67 mission

STS067-372-021 - STS-067 - Dark earth observations taken during STS-67...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Dark earth observation views taken during STS-67 mission night pass of city lights and stars. Subject Terms: STS-67, ENDEAVOUR (ORBITER), EARTH OBSERVA... More

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This photograph is a Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of a sky full of glittering jewels. The HST peered into the Sagittarius star cloud, a narrow dust free region, providing this spectacular glimpse of a tre... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) in the Rotating Service Structure (RSS) at Launch Pad 39-B, technicians in clean suits and tethers prepare to move the payloads for mission STS-95 through the open doors of the payload bay (right) of Space Shuttle Discovery. At the top of the RSS is the Spacehab module; below it are the Spartan solar-observing deployable spacecraft, the Hubble Space Telescope Orbiting Systems Test Platform (HOST), and International Extreme Ultraviolet Hitchhiker (IEH-3). The PCR is an environmentally controlled facility with seals around the mating surface that fit against the orbiter or payload canister and permit the payload bay or canister doors to be opened and cargo removed without exposing it to outside air and contaminants. Payloads are installed vertically in the orbiter using the extendable payload ground handling mechanism. Fixed and extendable work platforms provide work access in the PCR. The SPACEHAB single module involves experiments on space flight and the aging process. Spartan is a solar physics spacecraft designed to perform remote sensing of the hot outer layers of the sun's atmosphere or corona. HOST carries four experiments to validate components planned for installation during the third Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission and to evaluate new technologies in an Earth-orbiting environment. IEH-3 comprises several experiments that will study the Jovian planetary system, hot stars, planetary and reflection nebulae, other stellar objects and their environments through remote observation of EUV/FUV emissions; study spacecraft interactions, Shuttle glow, thruster firings, and contamination; and measure the solar constant and identify variations in the value during a solar cycle. Mission STS-95 is scheduled to launch Oct. 29, 1998 KSC-98pc1183

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) in the Rotating Service Structure (RSS) at Launch Pad 39-B, technicians in clean suits and tethers prepare to move the payloads for mission ... More

STS060-214-022 - STS-060 - Dark view of stars

STS060-214-022 - STS-060 - Dark view of stars

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Dark views of stars and the orbiter stabilizer taken during the STS-60 mission. Subject Terms: PAYLOAD BAY, STARS, STS-60, DISCOVERY (ORBITER) Date Ta... More

STS060-214-025 - STS-060 - Dark view of stars

STS060-214-025 - STS-060 - Dark view of stars

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Dark views of stars and the orbiter stabilizer taken during the STS-60 mission. Subject Terms: PAYLOAD BAY, STARS, STS-60, DISCOVERY (ORBITER) Date Ta... More

At Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), workers get ready to finish erecting the canister around NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite at left. At right is the last segment which will be placed on the top. The satellite will next be moved to Launch Pad 17A, CCAS, for its scheduled launch June 23 aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket. FUSE was developed by The Johns Hopkins University under contract to Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md., to investigate the origin and evolution of the lightest elements in the universe hydrogen and deuterium. In addition, the FUSE satellite will examine the forces and process involved in the evolution of the galaxies, stars and planetary systems by investigating light in the far ultraviolet portion of the electromagnetic spectrum KSC-99pp0691

At Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), workers get ready to ...

At Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), workers get ready to finish erecting the canister around NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite at left. At right is the last segment whi... More

At Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), workers oversee the removal of the canister from the top of NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite. FUSE is designed to scour the cosmos for the fossil record of the origins of the universe hydrogen and deuterium. Scientists will use FUSE to study hydrogen and deuterium to unlock the secrets of how the primordial chemical elements of which all stars, planets and life evolved, were created and distributed since the birth of the universe. FUSE is scheduled to be launched from CCAS June 23 aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket KSC-99pp0699

At Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), workers oversee ...

At Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), workers oversee the removal of the canister from the top of NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite. FUSE is designed to scour the co... More

Clouds of smoke and steam billow around the Boeing Delta II rocket as it roars into the sky after liftoff at 11:44 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station. The rocket is carrying NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite. FUSE was developed to investigate the origin and evolution of the lightest elements in the universe hydrogen and deuterium. In addition, the FUSE satellite will examine the forces and process involved in the evolution of the galaxies, stars and planetary systems by investigating light in the far ultraviolet portion of the electromagnetic spectrum KSC-99pp0742

Clouds of smoke and steam billow around the Boeing Delta II rocket as ...

Clouds of smoke and steam billow around the Boeing Delta II rocket as it roars into the sky after liftoff at 11:44 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station. The rocket is carrying NASA's Far Ult... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Against a light summer sky, the Boeing Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite roars into the atmosphere after liftoff at 11:44 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station. FUSE was developed to investigate the origin and evolution of the lightest elements in the universe hydrogen and deuterium. In addition, the FUSE satellite will examine the forces and process involved in the evolution of the galaxies, stars and planetary systems by investigating light in the far ultraviolet portion of the electromagnetic spectrum KSC-99padig003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Against a light summer sky, the Boeing D...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Against a light summer sky, the Boeing Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite roars into the atmosphere after liftoff at 11:44 a.m.... More

NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite sits on Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, aboard the Boeing Delta II rocket waiting for launch. Liftoff is scheduled for 11:39 a.m. EDT. FUSE was developed to investigate the origin and evolution of the lightest elements in the universe hydrogen and deuterium. In addition, the FUSE satellite will examine the forces and process involved in the evolution of the galaxies, stars and planetary systems by investigating light in the far ultraviolet portion of the electromagnetic spectrum KSC-99pp0740

NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite sits on...

NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite sits on Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, aboard the Boeing Delta II rocket waiting for launch. Liftoff is scheduled for 11:39 a.m. EDT. ... More

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF), a crane lifts equipment for mission STS-103 out of its shipping container to move it to a workstand. The equipment is the first part of payload flight hardware for the third Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission (SM-3A). The hardware will undergo final testing and integration of payload elements in the PHSF. Mission STS-103 is a "call-up" mission which is being planned due to the need to replace portions of the Hubble's pointing system, the gyros, which have begun to fail. Although Hubble is operating normally and conducting its scientific observations, only three of its six gyroscopes are working properly. The gyroscopes allow the telescope to point at stars, galaxies and planets. The STS-103 crew will not only replace gyroscopes, it will also replace a Fine Guidance Sensor and an older computer with a new enhanced model, an older data tape recorder with a solid state digital recorder, a failed spare transmitter with a new one, and degraded insulation on the telescope with new thermal insulation. The crew will also install a Battery Voltage/Temperature Improvement Kit to protect the spacecraft batteries from overcharging and overheating when the telescope goes into a safe mode. Launch of STS-103 is currently targeted for Oct. 14 but the date is under review KSC-99pp1043

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF), a crane lifts equi...

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF), a crane lifts equipment for mission STS-103 out of its shipping container to move it to a workstand. The equipment is the first part of payload flight hardwar... More

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, some of the STS-103 crew look over lubrication devices to be used during their mission. The seven-member crew are Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., Pilot Scott J. Kelly, and Mission Specialists Steven L. Smith, C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.), John M. Grunsfeld (Ph.D.), Claude Nicollier of Switzerland, and Jean-François Clervoy of France. Nicollier and Clervoy are with the European Space Agency. Mission STS-103 is a "call-up" due to the need to replace portions of the pointing system, the gyros, which have begun to fail on the Hubble Space Telescope. Although Hubble is operating normally and conducting its scientific observations, only three of its six gyroscopes are working properly. The gyroscopes allow the telescope to point at stars, galaxies and planets. The STS-103 crew will not only replace gyroscopes, it will also replace a Fine Guidance Sensor and an older computer with a new enhanced model, an older data tape recorder with a solid state digital recorder, a failed spare transmitter with a new one, and degraded insulation on the telescope with new thermal insulation. The crew will also install a Battery Voltage/Temperature Improvement Kit to protect the spacecraft batteries from overcharging and overheating when the telescope goes into a safe mode. The scheduled launch date in October is under review KSC-99pp1087

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, some of the STS-103 crew ...

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, some of the STS-103 crew look over lubrication devices to be used during their mission. The seven-member crew are Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., Pilot Scott J. Kelly... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In this aerial view, the tail of the orbiter Discovery can be seen as it begins rolling out of the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) bay 1 (center left of photo). Behind it is the tow-way, which leads from the Shuttle Landing Facility past the OPF. In the foreground is the new road under construction as part of the Safe Haven project. And at right is the one of two crawlers used to move the Shuttles to the launch pad. Discovery is moving to the Vehicle Assembly Building for stacking with an external tank and solid rocket boosters before its launch on mission STS-103. The launch date is currently under review for early December. STS-103, the third Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission, is a "call-up" due to the need to replace portions of the pointing system, the gyros, which have begun to fail on the Hubble Space Telescope. Although Hubble is operating normally and conducting its scientific observations, only three of its six gyroscopes are working properly. The gyroscopes allow the telescope to point at stars, galaxies and planets. The STS-103 crew will also be replacing a Fine Guidance Sensor and an older computer with a new enhanced model, an older data tape recorder with a solid-state digital recorder, a failed spare transmitter with a new one, and degraded insulation on the telescope with new thermal insulation. The crew will also install a Battery Voltage/Temperature Improvement Kit to protect the spacecraft batteries from overcharging and overheating when the telescope goes into a safe mode KSC-99pp1276

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In this aerial view, the tail of the orb...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In this aerial view, the tail of the orbiter Discovery can be seen as it begins rolling out of the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) bay 1 (center left of photo). Behind it is the ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  At Launch Pad 39B, the payload canister for Space Shuttle Discovery, for mission STS-103, is lifted up the Rotating Service Structure. Installation of the payload into Discovery is slated for Friday, Nov. 12. The mission is a "call-up" due to the need to replace portions of the pointing system, the gyros, which have begun to fail on the Hubble Space Telescope. Although Hubble is operating normally and conducting its scientific observations, only three of its six gyroscopes are working properly. The gyroscopes allow the telescope to point at stars, galaxies and planets. The STS-103 crew will also be replacing a Fine Guidance Sensor and an older computer with a new enhanced model, an older data tape recorder with a solid-state digital recorder, a failed spare transmitter with a new one, and degraded insulation on the telescope with new thermal insulation. The crew will also install a Battery Voltage/Temperature Improvement Kit to protect the spacecraft batteries from overcharging and overheating when the telescope goes into a safe mode KSC-99pp1287

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, the payload canister...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, the payload canister for Space Shuttle Discovery, for mission STS-103, is lifted up the Rotating Service Structure. Installation of the payload into Discovery i... More

Strapped into their seats inside the orbiter Discovery for a simulated countdown exercise are (left to right) STS-103 Mission Specialists Claude Nicollier of Switzerland, Steven L. Smith, and C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.). The simulation is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. The TCDT also provides the crew with emergency egress training and opportunities to inspect their mission payload in the orbiter's payload bay. Other crew members taking part in the TCDT are Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., Pilot Scott J. Kelly, and Mission Specialists C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.), John M. Grunsfeld (Ph.D.), and Jean-François Clervoy of France. Clervoy and Nicollier are with the European Space Agency. STS-103 is a "call-up" mission due to the need to replace and repair portions of the Hubble Space Telescope, including the gyroscopes that allow the telescope to point at stars, galaxies and planets. The STS-103 crew will be replacing a Fine Guidance Sensor, an older computer with a new enhanced model, an older data tape recorder with a solid-state digital recorder, a failed spare transmitter with a new one, and degraded insulation on the telescope with new thermal insulation. The crew will also install a Battery Voltage/Temperature Improvement Kit to protect the spacecraft batteries from overcharging and overheating when the telescope goes into a safe mode. Four EVA's are planned to make the necessary repairs and replacements on the telescope. The mission is targeted for launch Dec. 6 at 2:37 a.m. EST KSC-99pp1343

Strapped into their seats inside the orbiter Discovery for a simulated...

Strapped into their seats inside the orbiter Discovery for a simulated countdown exercise are (left to right) STS-103 Mission Specialists Claude Nicollier of Switzerland, Steven L. Smith, and C. Michael Foale (... More

STS-103 Mission Specialists Jean-François Clervoy of France takes his seat inside the Space Shuttle Discovery during a practice launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, while astronaut David "Doc" Brown checks him out. The TCDT also provides the crew with emergency egress training and opportunities to inspect their mission payload in the orbiter's payload bay. Other crew members taking part in the TCDT are Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., Pilot Scott J. Kelly, and Mission Specialists Steven L. Smith, C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.), John M. Grunsfeld (Ph.D.), and Claude Nicollier of Switzerland. Clervoy and Nicollier are with the European Space Agency. STS-103 is a "call-up" mission due to the need to replace and repair portions of the Hubble Space Telescope, including the gyroscopes that allow the telescope to point at stars, galaxies and planets. The STS-103 crew will be replacing a Fine Guidance Sensor, an older computer with a new enhanced model, an older data tape recorder with a solid-state digital recorder, a failed spare transmitter with a new one, and degraded insulation on the telescope with new thermal insulation. The crew will also install a Battery Voltage/Temperature Improvement Kit to protect the spacecraft batteries from overcharging and overheating when the telescope goes into a safe mode. Four EVA's are planned to make the necessary repairs and replacements on the telescope. The mission is targeted for launch Dec. 6 at 2:37 a.m. EST KSC-99pp1344

STS-103 Mission Specialists Jean-François Clervoy of France takes his ...

STS-103 Mission Specialists Jean-François Clervoy of France takes his seat inside the Space Shuttle Discovery during a practice launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities,... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers watch closely as the second half of the fairing moves toward NASA's Kepler spacecraft (left) to complete encapsulation. The fairing is a molded structure that fits flush with the outside surface of the rocket and forms an aerodynamically smooth nose cone, protecting the spacecraft during launch and ascent. The liftoff of Kepler aboard the Delta II rocket is currently targeted for launch in a window extending 10:49 to 10:52 p.m. EST March 6 from Pad 17-B. Kepler is designed to survey more than 100,000 stars in our galaxy to determine the number of sun-like stars that have Earth-size and larger planets, including those that lie in a star's "habitable zone," a region where liquid water, and perhaps life, could exist. If these Earth-size worlds do exist around stars like our sun, Kepler is expected to be the first to find them and the first to measure how common they are.  Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2009-1888

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers watch closely as the second half of the fairing moves toward NASA's Kepler spacecraft (left) to complete encapsu... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Students work on their experiments that will fly in SPACEHAB on Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-107. SPACEHAB's complement of commercial experiments includes six educational experiments designed and developed by students in six different countries under the auspices of Space Technology and Research Students (STARS), a global education program managed by SPACEHAB subsidiary Space Media. The countries represented are Australia, China, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein and the United States. The student investigators who conceived these experiments will monitor their operations in space. The experiments will be housed in BioServe Space Technologies' Isothermal Containment Module (ICM --a small temperature-controlled facility that provides experiment support such as physical containment, lighting, and video imaging) and stowed in a middeck-size locker aboard the SPACEHAB Research Double Module. KSC-03pd0084

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Students work on their experiments that w...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Students work on their experiments that will fly in SPACEHAB on Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-107. SPACEHAB's complement of commercial experiments includes six educational e... More

61A-23-021 - STS-61A - Stars taken during STS-61A

61A-23-021 - STS-61A - Stars taken during STS-61A

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Photographic documentation showing views of stars. Subject Terms: STARS, SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION 61-A, CHALLENGER (ORBITER) Date Taken: 6/23/2000 Categ... More

A black and white photo of three men and a woman. Cary grant rosalind russell ralph bellamy.

A black and white photo of three men and a woman. Cary grant rosalind ...

And in the man from u. n. c. l. e. ( 1953 ). ( photo by / Actors in a still from the film / Work-related public domain stock photo.

A man and a woman embracing each other in front of a window. Clark gable vivien lee actor.

A man and a woman embracing each other in front of a window. Clark gab...

And in the man in the high castle ( 1955 ). and in the man in the high castle ( 1955 ) / A still from the film / Public domain stock photo of a ship.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers watch closely as the second half of the fairing is moved into the mobile service tower for placement around NASA's Kepler spacecraft (left) to complete encapsulation. The fairing is a molded structure that fits flush with the outside surface of the rocket and forms an aerodynamically smooth nose cone, protecting the spacecraft during launch and ascent. The liftoff of Kepler aboard the Delta II rocket is currently targeted for launch in a window extending 10:49 to 10:52 p.m. EST March 6 from Pad 17-B. Kepler is designed to survey more than 100,000 stars in our galaxy to determine the number of sun-like stars that have Earth-size and larger planets, including those that lie in a star's "habitable zone," a region where liquid water, and perhaps life, could exist. If these Earth-size worlds do exist around stars like our sun, Kepler is expected to be the first to find them and the first to measure how common they are.  Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2009-1887

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers watch closely as the second half of the fairing is moved into the mobile service tower for placement around NASA... More

A Kazakh performer demonstrates the long equestrian heritage as part of the Gala concert by the Kazakh stars during the opening ceremonies of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan on Sept. 13, 2000. The Gala Concert was a show put on by Kazakhstan showing a variety of traditional dances and cultural events. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships...

A Kazakh performer demonstrates the long equestrian heritage as part o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kazakh performer demonstrates the long equestrian heritage as part of the Gala concert by the Kazakh stars during the opening ... More

Major General James Baginski, USAF, General Duane Cassidy, USAF, both retired, and video director John Primm discuss pose and camera interaction. The Generals are the stars of an educational video, "Mobility Heroes: Our Heritage", being produced for the Air War College and Airmen Leadership Schools around the world

Major General James Baginski, USAF, General Duane Cassidy, USAF, both ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT David Sorrells, USAF Release Statu... More

Students from the Yokota West Elementary School contribute to the Stars and Stripes Forever Memorial Service, by presenting a creatively decorated United States flag made of paper cranes, at the Sakura Shell amphitheater on Yokota Air Base, Japan

Students from the Yokota West Elementary School contribute to the Star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joann S. Makinano, USAF Release Status: Release... More

An E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS/JSTARS), Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, aircraft deployed to a base in Southwest Asia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. "The E-8C Joint STARS is an airborne battle management and command and control (C2) platform that conducts ground surveillance to develop an understanding of the enemy situation and to support attack operations and targeting that contributes to the delay, disruption and destruction of enemy forces. These functions support the primary mission of Joint STARS to provide dedicated support of ground and air theater commanders." Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism...

An E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS/JST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS/JSTARS), Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, aircraft deployed to... More

General (GEN) James T. Hill (left), USA, Commander, US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) and Mrs. Mary T. Bishop (right) pin stars on newly promoted Major General (MGEN) Robert D. Bishop Jr., USAF

General (GEN) James T. Hill (left), USA, Commander, US Southern Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Miami State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Southeast Scene Camera Operator: SGT Lucy J. Pabon,... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  With the transporter moved from below, the first stage of the Delta II rocket is suspended in air waiting to be lifted up the tower on NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2), Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The rocket will carry the ICESat and CHIPSat satellites into Earth orbits. ICESat is a 661-pound satellite known as Geoscience Laser Altimeter System (GLAS) that will revolutionize our understanding of ice and its role in global climate change and how we protect and understand our home planet.  It will help scientists determine if the global sea level is rising or falling.  It will look at the ice sheets that blanket the Earth's poles to see if they are growing or shrinking.  It will assist in developing an understanding of how changes in the Earth's atmosphere and climate effect polar ice masses and global sea level. CHIPSat, a suitcase-size 131-pound satellite, will provide invaluable information into the origin, physical processes and properties of the hot gas contained in the interstellar medium.  This can provide important clues about the formation and evolution of galaxies since the interstellar medium literally contains the seeds of future stars.  The Delta II launch is scheduled for Jan. 11 between 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. PST. KSC-02pd2035

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the transporter moved from below, t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the transporter moved from below, the first stage of the Delta II rocket is suspended in air waiting to be lifted up the tower on NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2), Vanden... More

S107E05664 - STS-107 - Views of the STARS educational payload in the SH taken during STS-107

S107E05664 - STS-107 - Views of the STARS educational payload in the S...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Views of the Space Technology And Research Students (STARS) educational payload housed in an Isothermal Containment Module (ICM) in the Spacehab (SH) Re... More

S107E05657 - STS-107 - Views of the STARS educational payload in the SH taken during STS-107

S107E05657 - STS-107 - Views of the STARS educational payload in the S...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Views of the Space Technology And Research Students (STARS) educational payload housed in an Isothermal Containment Module (ICM) in the Spacehab (SH) Re... More

S107E05682 - STS-107 - Ramon poses with 'The Chemical Garden' STARS payload in the SH during STS-107

S107E05682 - STS-107 - Ramon poses with 'The Chemical Garden' STARS pa...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-107 Payload Specialist (PS) Ilan Ramon poses with 'The Chemical Garden', an Israeli sponsored experiment which is part of the Space Technology And R... More

S107E05655 - STS-107 - Views of the STARS educational payload in the SH taken during STS-107

S107E05655 - STS-107 - Views of the STARS educational payload in the S...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Views of the Space Technology And Research Students (STARS) educational payload housed in an Isothermal Containment Module (ICM) in the Spacehab (SH) Re... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A technician (left) works on NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer spacecraft after rotation.  The GALEX will be mated mating with the Pegasus XL launch vehicle. Set to launch April 2 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the GALEX will carry into space an orbiting telescope that will observe a million galaxies across 10 billion years of cosmic history to help astronomers determine when the stars and elements we see today had their origins. From its orbit high above Earth, the spacecraft will sweep the skies for 28 months using state-of-the-art ultraviolet detectors.  Looking in the ultraviolet will single out galaxies dominated by young, hot, short-lived stars that give off a great deal of energy at that wavelength.  These galaxies are actively creating stars, and therefore provide a window into the history and causes of star formation in galaxies. KSC-03pd0625

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A technician (left) works on NASA's Gala...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A technician (left) works on NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer spacecraft after rotation. The GALEX will be mated mating with the Pegasus XL launch vehicle. Set to launch April 2 f... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers finish attaching the mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite to the Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft.  The GALEX, to be launched April 28 from the L-1011, will carry into space an orbiting telescope that will observe a million galaxies across 10 billion years of cosmic history to help astronomers determine when the stars and elements we see today had their origins. The spacecraft will sweep the skies for 28 months using state-of-the-art ultraviolet detectors to single out galaxies dominated by young, hot, short-lived stars that give off a great deal of energy at that wavelength.  These galaxies are actively creating stars, and therefore provide a window into the history and causes of star formation in galaxies. KSC-03pd1245

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, work...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers finish attaching the mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite to the Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. The GALE... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite approach the Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.  The GALEX, to be launched April 28 from the L-1011, will carry into space an orbiting telescope that will observe a million galaxies across 10 billion years of cosmic history to help astronomers determine when the stars and elements we see today had their origins. The spacecraft will sweep the skies for 28 months using state-of-the-art ultraviolet detectors to single out galaxies dominated by young, hot, short-lived stars that give off a great deal of energy at that wavelength.  These galaxies are actively creating stars, and therefore provide a window into the history and causes of star formation in galaxies. KSC-03pd1239

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite approach the Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The GALEX, to be launched Ap... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite arrive at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.  The GALEX, to be launched April 28 from an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft, will carry into space an orbiting telescope that will observe a million galaxies across 10 billion years of cosmic history to help astronomers determine when the stars and elements we see today had their origins. The spacecraft will sweep the skies for 28 months using state-of-the-art ultraviolet detectors to single out galaxies dominated by young, hot, short-lived stars that give off a great deal of energy at that wavelength.  These galaxies are actively creating stars, and therefore provide a window into the history and causes of star formation in galaxies. KSC-03pd1238

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite arrive at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The GALEX, to be launched April 28 from an Orbital Sciences L-1011 ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Orbital Sciences' L-1011 aircraft carries the Pegasus XL rocket/Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) under its belly.  The aircraft is scheduled for takeoff in a window beginning at 7:50 a.m. and release of the Pegasus about 8 a.m.  The GALEX will carry into space an orbiting telescope that will observe a million galaxies across 10 billion years of cosmic history to help astronomers determine when the stars and elements we see today had their origins. The spacecraft will sweep the skies for 28 months using state-of-the-art ultraviolet detectors to single out galaxies dominated by young, hot, short-lived stars that give off a great deal of energy at that wavelength.  These galaxies are actively creating stars, and therefore provide a window into the history and causes of star formation in galaxies. KSC-03pd1284

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Orbital Sciences' L-1011 aircraft carrie...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Orbital Sciences' L-1011 aircraft carries the Pegasus XL rocket/Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) under its belly. The aircraft is scheduled for takeoff in a window beginning at 7... More

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