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Description
The first stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket rests on the launching pad. It will be mated with the second stage and launch the NOAA-N polar-orbiting satellite.Upon achieving orbit, the satellite will be renamed NOAA-18. (Image credit: Courtesy of NASA)
Credit
Courtesy of NASA
Display Date
2005 February 24
Location
California, Vandenburg AFB
Collection
NOAA in Space