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pl23_spac0553.jpg

The first stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket rests on the launching pad

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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.

Credit

Courtesy of NASA

Display Date

2005 February 24

Location

California, Vandenburg AFB

Collection

NOAA in Space