Artist: Rick Guidice SIRTF Artwork update - cutaway Space Infrared Telescope Facility's will orbit at 900 kilometers aboard a platform-type spacecraft, providing power, pointing, and communications to Earth. More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Boeing Delta II rocket, the launch vehicle for the Space Infrared Telescope Facility, stands upright in the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Boeing Delta II rocket is raised to a vertical position on the launch tower. The rocket is the launch vehicle for the Sp More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, steady the Boeing Delta II rocket as it is lifted up the launch tower. The rocket is the launch vehicle for the Sp More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from below, a Boeing Delta II rocket is lifted up the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The rocket is the launch vehicle for the Space In More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of nine solid rocket boosters is lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, for mating with the Delta II rocket that will launch the Space In More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II rocket on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, waits for additional solid rocket boosters to be mated. The Delta II will launch the Space Infrared Te More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This view looks down on two of the nine solid rocket boosters that will be mated with the Delta II rocket on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The Delta II wil More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers maneuver another solid rocket booster that will be mated with the Delta II rocket in the background. The Delta II will launch the Space Infrared Telescope Facility. The seco More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Another solid rocket booster is lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, for mating with the Delta II rocket that will launch the Space Infrared More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of nine solid rocket boosters is lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, for mating with the Delta II rocket that will launch the Space In More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers prepare another solid rocket booster that will be mated with the Delta II rocket in the background. The Delta II wi More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This view looks down on two of the nine solid rocket boosters that will be mated with the Delta II rocket on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The Delta II wi More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) rests in a horizontal position in the clean room of Building AE today following its arrival from the Lockheed Martin plant in Sunnyva More
The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) arrives at Building AE from the Lockheed Martin plant in Sunnyvale, Calif., to begin final preparations for its launch aboard a Delta II rocket. SIRTF will obtain i More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- At Building AE, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is prepared for testing. SIRTF is scheduled for launch aboard a Delta II rocket from Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Cana More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Building AE, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is unpacked after being shipped from the Lockheed Martin plant in Sunnyvale, Calif. SIRTF will obtain images and spect More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Building AE, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is unpacked after being shipped from the Lockheed Martin plant in Sunnyvale, Calif. SIRTF will obtain images and spectr More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - On Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, two solid rocket boosters are in the launch tower while another is ready to be lifted. They are three of nine solid rocket boo More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Building AE, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is unpacked after being shipped from the Lockheed Martin plant in Sunnyvale, Calif. SIRTF will obtain images and spect More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Delta II rocket on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, waits for the mating of additional solid rocket boosters. The Delta will launch NASA's Space Infrared Tel More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A booster rocket is prepared for lifting up the launch tower at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. It is one of nine solid rocket boosters being erected and mated to the Delta II ro More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Workers on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, oversee the lifting of a solid rocket booster into the launch tower. It is one of nine solid rocket boosters being er More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A third solid rocket booster is lifted into the launch tower on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. They are three of nine solid rocket boosters being erected and m More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing Delta II second stage nears a vertical position before being lifted up the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. It will complete the e More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing Delta II second stage is lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. It will be mated with the first stage, completing the erection of More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Boeing Delta II second stage is lowered toward the first stage. The mating of the two stages will More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers assist the mating of the Boeing Delta II second stage (above) with the first stage. The matin More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers on an upper level of the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, watch as the Boeing Delta II second stage is lifted. It will be mated with th More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing Delta II second stage is raised before lifting it up the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. It will complete the erection of the lau More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing Delta II second stage arrives on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to complete the erection of the launch vehicle for NASA's Space Infrared Telesc More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing Delta II second stage is lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. It will be mated with the first stage, completing the erection of More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Boeing Delta II second stage clears the upper level of the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. There it will be mated with the first stage, c More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in Building AE adjust the payload attach fitting for the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), in the background. SIRTF will be mated with the Delta II launch vehicl More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Building AE adjust the payload attach fitting for the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). SIRTF will be mated with the Delta II launch vehicle via the fitting. More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Building AE lower a part of the protective covering for the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), seen at right. SIRTF will be mated with its Delta II launch vehic More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Building AE check the fitting of the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) with the payload attach fitting beneath. SIRTF will be mated with its Delta II launch veh More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Building AE work on the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). The telescope will be mated with its Delta II launch vehicle via the payload attach fitting seen at l More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) will be mated with its Delta II launch vehicle via the payload attach fitting seen at left. SIRTF is currently scheduled for transpor More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is covered with protective panels for transportation to the launch pad. The telescope will be mated with its Delta II launch vehicle More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers make additional adjustments on the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) in Building AE. The telescope will be mated with its Delta II launch vehicle via the payload a More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Infrared Telescope Facility is shrouded while workers install the base plate segments for the canister. SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by detecting the infrared en More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Infrared Telescope Facility is shrouded while workers install the base plate segments for the canister. SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by detecting the infrared e More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers add another base plate segment to the shrouded Space Infrared Telescope Facility. The base plate is being added for the canister. SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers add another base plate segment to the shrouded Space Infrared Telescope Facility. The base plate is being added for the canister. SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker carries a base plate segment to the shrouded Space Infrared Telescope Facility. The base plate is being added for the canister. SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by d More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers move another segment of the payload canister to install around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) in the background. SIRTF is currently scheduled for transportat More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers adjust the top ring on the payload canister before installing over the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). SIRTF is currently scheduled for transportation to Launch More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Building AE prepare the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), in the background, for buildup of the payload canister. SIRTF will be mated with the Delta II launch v More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers adjust the top ring on the payload canister before installing over the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). SIRTF is currently scheduled for transportation to Launc More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in Building AE adjust the payload attach fitting on the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) before buildup of the payload canister. SIRTF will be mated with the Delt More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The bottom segment of the payload canister is installed around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). SIRTF is currently scheduled for transportation to Launch Complex 17 More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers attach a crane to the top ring on the payload canister. They will lift the top and attach the third ring before installing them over the Space Infrared Telescope Facility ( More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers assemble on the floor the top ring for the payload canister before attaching it to the third ring and installing them over the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). SI More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Additional segments of the payload canister are ready for installation around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). SIRTF is currently scheduled for transportation to Laun More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers complete assembling the top ring for the payload canister before attaching to the third ring and installing them over the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). SIRTF i More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers adjust a cover on the top two rings to be installed over the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). SIRTF is currently scheduled for transportation to Launch Complex 1 More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in Building AE are ready to assemble the payload canister around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). SIRTF is currently scheduled for transportation to Launch C More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker in Building AE prepares a segment of the payload canister for the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). SIRTF is currently scheduled for transportation to Launch C More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers adjust a second layer of the payload canister around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) in the background. SIRTF is currently scheduled for transportation to Lau More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers lower the top rings of the payload canister over the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) below. After installation, SIRTF will be transported to Launch Complex 17-B More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers lower the top rings of the payload canister over the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) below. After installation, SIRTF will be transported to Launch Complex 17-B More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The top rings of the payload canister are lifted by crane to move to the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) behind them. After installation, SIRTF will be transported to L More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers guide the movement of the top rings of the payload canister over the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) below. After installation, SIRTF will be transported to Launc More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The partially enclosed Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) waits for installation of the top two rings of the payload canister. SIRTF is currently scheduled for transportatio More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside is lowered into the opening where the Delta More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers are ready for the payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside after its lift up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force S More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside is lowered into the opening for mating with More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside is lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. SIRTF will be mate More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside arrives at Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. SIRTF will be mated with the Delt More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside waits to be lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. SIRTF wil More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside is moved toward the opening for mating with More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside is lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. SIRTF will be mate More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside is lifted off the transporter on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. SIRTF will More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside is lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. SIRTF will be mate More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is lifted into position for installation of the fairing. More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) moves into position for installation of the fairing. SI More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first part of the fairing is seen in place around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the fairing completely encloses the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). SIRTF will obtain ima More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is lowered to the ground and taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE check the placement of the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which has been returned to the hangar from the launch pad for further pro More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE remove sections of the transportation canister from around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which has been returned to the hangar More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is moved toward the outside of the launch tower. It will be lowe More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE remove the protective cover from around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which has been returned to the hangar from the launch pa More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is on a transporter to be taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar A More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE remove a portion of a transportation canister from around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which has been returned to the hangar More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is moved toward the outside of the launch tower. It will be lowe More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is on a transporter to be taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is moved into NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE. SIRTF will remain in the clean room at Hanga More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE begin the next phase of processing of the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which has been returned to the hangar from the launch pad. More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, start dismantling the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory from atop the Delta II rocket. It wil More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) has been returned to NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE from the launch pad. It will remain in the clean room until it returns to the pad in More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE erect a ladder to reach the top of the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which has been returned to the hangar from the launch pad. More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE prepare to remove the canister from around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which has been returned to the hangar from the launch More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE prepare to remove the canister from around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which has been returned to the hangar from the launch More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is lowered to the ground and taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is being dismantled from atop the Delta II rocket. It will be More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE lift the protective cover from around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which has been returned to the hangar from the launch pad. More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE position the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which has been returned to the hangar from the launch pad, for further processing. SIRT More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE (background) remove sections of the transportation canister from around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), which has been returned More