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John F. Kennedy Space Center N.A.S.A

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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John F. Kennedy Space Center N.A.S.A
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The Saturn SA-5 is launched from complex 37 at Cape Kennedy 11:25 a.m. EST. January 29, 1964. This is the first Saturn to carry a live second stage, and was placed in an earth orbit. The second stage weighed 38,000 pounds and was 80 feet in length.

Lieutenant Colonel John F. Glenn

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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Lieutenant Colonel John F. Glenn
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This picture, showing Lieutenant Colonel John F. Glenn in the space training capsule, was taken at the time the 7 U. S. Astronauts were undergoing extensive and rigorous training prior to their trips into space.

Enos The Astronaut Chimpanzee

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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Enos The Astronaut Chimpanzee
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Ready for blast-off. Enos rigidly sits at the controls of his space ship just before he blasted-of into adventure and the dark and uncharted regions of outer space

Project Apollo

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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Project Apollo
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This project is concerned with the development of a three-man space craft for up to two weeks orbit about the earth, flights around the moon, and manned lunar landing. This view shows a mock-up of the moon capsule.

Courier Communications Satellite

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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Courier Communications Satellite
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Courier communications-satellite, launched October 4, 1960, demonstrated the great potential of active repeaters in space. This gully instrumented back-up satellite is part of an historical exhibit in the Hall of Electricity, Museum of History and Technology, Smithsonian institution.

Global View of Venus Surface

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:53 +0100

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Global View of Venus Surface
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Main portion of the highland area, Aphrodite, is shown in a global view of Venus, stripped of its perpetual cloud cover by the Pioneer Orbiter spacecraft radar altimeter. To the right of the picture is the Scorpion Tail of Aphrodite, believed an active volcanic region. The point of observation is about 45 degrees south of the equator. Pioneer Venus continues to orbit the planet and obtain terrain data.

Infrared map of swan Nebula

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:53 +0100

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Infrared map of swan Nebula
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Using data obtained form the NASA – Ames Research Center Kuiper Airborne Observatory, scientists created this image of the Swan Nebula (also known as M17) to show how it would appear if viewed through a large telescope sensitive to infrared. Located in the southern sky in the constellation Sagittarius, this region contains a cloud of ionized, interstellar gas excited by recently formed stars. Astronomers call this type of cloud as Hll region. The M17 Hll region is bounded on the southwest by a molecular cloud. The far-infrared radiation is brightest just adjacent to the Hll region, the result of thermal emission form dust grains, most of which are located outside the ionized gas.

Space Shuttle Orbiter Crew Members

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:52 +0100

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Space Shuttle Orbiter Crew Members
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Space Shuttle Orbiter (Challenger) Crew Members . . . Astronauts of the first five-member crew, for the seventh Space Orbital Flight (STS-7) are left to right first row: Sally K. Ride (Mission Specialist), Robert L. Crippen (Commander), Frederick H. Hauck, (Pilot); rear row: John M. Fabian (left) and Norman E. Thagard, (Mission Specialists). The 6 day mission performed in “almost flawless fashion” as it accomplished 96% of its objectives and there were far fewer “anomalies” than on any previous mission. The light goofup involved some brief, balky behavior by an auxiliary power unit(s) (APUS). The crew set out two commercial communication satellites, one Canadian, the other Indonesian. The challenger crew members also activated other experiments of commercial value. June 18, 1983.

The First American Woman In Space

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:52 +0100

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The First American Woman In Space
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June 18, 1983 is inscribed in the record books as a famous first – the first American Woman in space, and more popularly known as “Sally's Ride.” Sally Kristen ride, 32, tennis Star, Ph.D. In physics, attractive, witty, and cool, performed her mission without a flaw, as the 100-ton craft carried her with four man for a week of blinking dials and video displays in a small, camper-size cabin. “No big deal,” said Sally, even though, the landing panned for Florida's Kennedy Space Center had to be switched to Edward's AFB on the western California desert. Sally's flight mates, commander Robert L. Crippen, Pilot Frederck h. Hauck, and Mission Specialists John M. Fabian and Norman e. Thagard had nothing but praise for her performance and personality.

John F. Kennedy Space Center N. A. S. A

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:52 +0100

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John F. Kennedy Space Center N. A. S. A
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Pre-launch preparations on the Atlas Centaur hours before lift-off from launch Complex 36 at Cape Kennedy. The Centaur launch vehicle will be used to place a soft-landing payload on the moon

Satellite Diameters Compared

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:52 +0100

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Satellite Diameters Compared
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Ganymede (Jupiter ) 5,270 Km (3,275 Mi) Callisto (Jupiter) Titan (Saturn) 4,850 Km (3,014 mi) Io (Jupiter) 3636 Km (2,259 Mi) Moon (Earth) 3,475 Km (2m159 Mi) Europa (Jupiter) 2m980 Km (1,852 Mi) Mercury 2,440 Km (1,156 Mi)

STS-2 Insignia

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:51 +0100

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STS-2 Insignia
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This is the official crew insignia for STS-2, the United States second Space Shuttle orbital flight test mission. Crewmen are Astronauts Joe H. Engle, commander, and Richard H. Truly, pilot. Their spacecraft, Orbiter 102 Columbia, is depicted along with the crewmembers surnames, and he merged eagle and American flag. The number tow is significant, as it applies to the number of crewmembers as well as the second flight for the Columbia and the second in a series of Space Shuttle missions.

The Four Shuttle Astronauts

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:51 +0100

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The Four Shuttle Astronauts
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The four Shuttle Astronauts pictured are, from left to right, Lt. Col. Guion S. Bluford, Jr., Dr. Ronald E. McNair, Col, Frederick D. Gregory and Major Charles F. Bolden, Jr.

STS-1 Crew Patch

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:51 +0100

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STS-1 Crew Patch
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This is the official insignia for the first Space Shuttle orbital flight test (STS-1). Crewmen for the Orbiter 102 Columbia were Astronauts John W. Young commander, and Robert L. Crippen, pilot. The art work was done by artist Robert McCall.

STS-5 Crew Insignia

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:51 +0100

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STS-5 Crew Insignia
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This is the official crew patch for the fifth (note five points of star) NASA Space Transportation System (STS-5) flight. The STS-5 mission was NASA's first operational STS flight following four successful test flights. It called for the Columbia to be manned by four astronauts – a space agency first. Crew members for the flight were Vance D. Brand, commander; Robert f. Overmyer, pilot; and William b. Lenoir and Joseph P. Allen, mission specialists.

John F. Kennedy Space Center N. A. S. A

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:51 +0100

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John F. Kennedy Space Center N. A. S. A
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NASA's Gemini-Titan 4 that launched McDivitt and White from Cape Kennedy, Florida.

Johnson Space Center NASA's Women Astronauts

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:50 +0100

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Johnson Space Center NASA's Women Astronauts
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Sporting their new shuttle-type constant-wear garments, these six women astronauts pose for a picture in the crew system laboratory at the Johnson Space Center (JSC). Kneeling are, left to right, Sally K. Ride and Margaret R. (Rhea) Seddon. Standing, left to right are Kathryn D. Sullivan, Shannon W. Lucid, Anne L. Fisher and Judith A. Resnik.

STS-6 Crew Insignia

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:50 +0100

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STS-6 Crew Insignia
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This is the official insignia for NASA's STS-6 mission. The tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) is depicted during its deployment from the Challenger's opened cargo bay. The six-sided patch lists the surnames of challenger's four members – Astronauts Paul J. Weitz, commander; Karol J. Bobko, pilot; f. Story Musgrave, mission specialist; and Donald H. Peterson, mission specialist – along with the mission's sequence numeral and the name of the spacecraft making its first space voyage. The six shining stars also represent the mission sequence number.

STS-6 Crew, Johnson Space Center

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:50 +0100

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STS-6 Crew, Johnson Space Center
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These four astronauts represent the first crew members to man the Space Shuttle Challenger when it launches form Launch Pad 39A to begin STS-6 in early 1983. Seated are Paul J. Weitz, (left), crew commander, and Karol J. Bobko, pilot, Standing are Donald H. Peterson, (left), and Story Musgrave, both mission specialists. They are pictured with a model of the Shuttle in launch configuration, the U. s. Flag and their mission insignia.

STS-4 Crew Insignia

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:50 +0100

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STS-4 Crew Insignia
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This oval shaped artwork is the insignia for the fourth space transportation system (STS-4) flight in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Space Shuttle Columbia. The Columbia, with its crew of astronauts Thomas K. Mattingly, II, and Henry W. Hartsfield, Jr., aboard, launched form the Kennedy Space Center and orbited Earth in the summer of 1982. The insignia shows the Columbia trailing our nation's colors in the shape of her flight number, representing the fourth and final flight of the highly successful flight test phase.

EMU – Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:49 +0100

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EMU – Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit
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Arm Assembly, Hard Upper Torso, Helmet/Extravehicular Visor Assembly, Communications Carrier Assembly, Airlock Adapter Plate, Display and Control Module, Primary Life Support Subsystem, Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment, EMU Electrical Harness, Lower torso Assembly, Urine Collection, Gloves, Secondary Oxygen Pack, Contaminant Control Cartridge, Insuit Drink Bag, Service and Battery.

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:48 +0100

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The Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia
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The Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia-riding piggyback atop a modified 747 jet called the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft-takes off from Dryden Flight Research Facility to begin a two-day journey to Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Two weeks prior Columbia returned to Earth from the first flight into space

Columbia Returns to Earth

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:48 +0100

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Columbia Returns to Earth
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Columbia returns to Earth. Completing the first full test of the Space Transportation System, the Orbiter Columbia touches down on Rogers Drylake at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Facility, Edward's AFB, CA.

Johnson Space Center Aerial Scene

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:48 +0100

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Johnson Space Center Aerial Scene
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A large portion of the 1625 acre Johnson Space Center is visible in this aerial scene (December 1982). The entry way in the foreground is the main gate used for exit and entry by tourists participating in the JSC open house program as well as a large percentage of JSC's employees. The nine-story building in the upper right corner is the project management facility. Large numbers of tourists are attracted daily to the Saturn V display at far left center

STS-2 Flies Nov. 12 1981

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:47 +0100

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STS-2 Flies Nov. 12 1981
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STS-2 flies Nov. 12, 1981. On board, Astronauts Joe Engle and Richard Truly.

STS-2

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:47 +0100

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STS-2
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Commander Joe Engle and Pilot Richard Truly on board STS-2, launched Nov. 12, 1981 from Kennedy Space Center.

STS-4 Lifts Off Pad 39A

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:46 +0100

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STS-4 Lifts Off Pad 39A
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STS-4 Lifts off Pad 39A, June 27, 1982 at Kennedy Space Center, Fl. Aboard are Astronauts Thomas K. Mattingly II and Henry W. Hartsfield, Jr.

John F. Kennedy Space Center N. A. S. A

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:46 +0100

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John F. Kennedy Space Center N. A. S. A
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Apollo 16 on its Mobile Launcher, moves along crawler-way to pad A, complex 39. Apollo 16 will land a Lunar Module on the lunar surface in the Descartes area.

STS-4 Launch

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:46 +0100

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STS-4 Launch
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STS-4 Launch. Waterbirds disturbed by the activity at Launch Pad 39A. Lift-off June 27, 1982 with Astronauts Thomas K. Mattingly II and Henry W. Hartsfield, Jr. aboard for NASA's final orbital flight test before launching into a new era.

STS-3

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:46 +0100

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STS-3
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STS-3 thunders aloft on March 22, 1982 at 11:00 AM. Columbia's third flight was manned by Commander Jack Lousma and Pilot Gordon Fullerton.

The Saturn V Rocket

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:45 +0100

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The Saturn V Rocket
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The Saturn V Rocket on display near Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center, Fl.

John F. Kennedy Space Center N. A. S. A

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:45 +0100

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John F. Kennedy Space Center N. A. S. A
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The Official emblem of the joint U.S./USSR space mission. The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project will be carried out by a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft and a U. S. Apollo spacecraft, which will rendezvous and dock in orbit.

John F. Kennedy Space Center N. A. S. A

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:45 +0100

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John F. Kennedy Space Center N. A. S. A
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The Apollo 17 crew pose on the Lunar Roving Vehicle. Apollo 17 commander Eugene A. Cernan sits at the controls, Dr. Harrison “Jack” Schmitt left, and command Module Pilot Donald A. Evans.

John F. Kennedy Space Center N. A. S. A

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:17:45 +0100

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John F. Kennedy Space Center N. A. S. A
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The Apollo 16 Saturn V space vehicle lifted of to the Moon at 12:54 p.m. EST April 16th 1972, carrying astronauts, Young, Mattingly and Duke.

John F. Kennedy Space Center N. A. S. A