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A Burst of Sunlight, Jacob van Ruisdael

A Burst of Sunlight, Jacob van Ruisdael

Charles-François Daubigny (French, Paris 1817–1878 Paris) Public domain scan of 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View on the Battery, Charleston, S.C. Remains of the large Blakely gun, burst by the rebels before the evacuation

View on the Battery, Charleston, S.C. Remains of the large Blakely gun...

Stereograph showing two Union soldiers standing on the Battery looking at a Blakely gun that was destroyed by Confederates before the evacuation of the city.

Bayless Dam on Freemans Run, Austin, Pennsylvania which burst Sept. 30, 1911

Bayless Dam on Freemans Run, Austin, Pennsylvania which burst Sept. 30...

J162104 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; A. Newman; October 23, 1911. Copyright claimant's address: Rochester, N.Y.

Damage by burst main, 129th St.

Damage by burst main, 129th St.

Photograph shows workers tending to damage caused by a water main break at west 129th Street and upper Broadway in West Harlem, New York City. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011)

Shell burst near British dressing station

Shell burst near British dressing station

Photograph shows a shell bursting near an advanced dressing station (54th Field Ambulance) at Heninel, Pas-de-Calais, France, May 27, 1917 during World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015 and Imperial... More

A burst of flames spews from the barrels of an M2 .50 caliber machine gun mounted on the fantail aboard the Nimitz Class Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) on Jan. 17, 2007, during a U.S. Navy security team weapons qualification somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson) (Released)

A burst of flames spews from the barrels of an M2 .50 caliber machine ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Kristopher Wilson, USN Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Air raid protection--what to do in your home. If you plan to use the cellar during air raids it is a good idea to put heavy paint on the windows. Flat black paint is best but if you put enough coats of any color on, it will keep the light from coming through. It is also well (and not shown in this picture) to use cardboard to shade the light and keep it from shining directly on the windows; the kind of cardboard that comes in shirts from the laundry is light-proof, but a little heavier kind will keep the glass splinters from flying if there is a nearby burst

Air raid protection--what to do in your home. If you plan to use the c...

Public domain photograph of 1930s working-class Americans, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Air raid protection--what to do in your home. This is not the way to spend the evening, but simply a handy place to go if bombs suddenly start falling nearby. A heavy, sturdy table will not only keep off falling plaster that may be shaken down by a nearby burst, but would even help to support beams if the upper stories should come down. A shelter such as this will give the rescue squads a chance to save you. One precaution: keep that table away from the window

Air raid protection--what to do in your home. This is not the way to s...

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Air raid protection--what to do in your home. This is not the way to spend the evening, but simply a handy place to go if bombs suddenly start falling nearby. A heavy, sturdy table will not only keep off falling plaster that may be shaken down by a nearby burst, but would even help to support beams if the upper stories should come down. A shelter such as this will give the rescue squads a chance to save you. One precaution: keep that table away from the window

Air raid protection--what to do in your home. This is not the way to s...

Public domain photograph of the United States in the 1930s, portraits, people, events, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Royal Air Force "Ventura" bombers blitz Den Helder in daylight. "Ventura" aircraft of Royal Air Force bomber command, escorted by fighters, attacked the docks at Den Helder by daylight on February 12, 1943. Their previous visit to the Dutch port was January 23. Action photo taken during the attack shows many bombs bursting across the southern entrance to the naval basin--four of them in the inner haven (Naval). Hits were scored on the torpedo boat establishment and the torpedo workshops east of the entrance. Smoke arises from bombs which burst in a line across the railway in the southwest part of the harbor

Royal Air Force "Ventura" bombers blitz Den Helder in daylight. "Vent...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

2 COMPOSITE TANKS SHOWING BURST

2 COMPOSITE TANKS SHOWING BURST

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 7/30/1974 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

2 COMPOSITE TANKS SHOWING BURST

2 COMPOSITE TANKS SHOWING BURST

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 7/30/1974 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

FIREMENS BREATHING BOTTLE AFTER BURST TEST ON RIG IN HIGH ENERGY FUELS LABORATORY HEFL CAVE

FIREMENS BREATHING BOTTLE AFTER BURST TEST ON RIG IN HIGH ENERGY FUELS...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 1/14/1975 Photographer: MARTIN BROWN Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 51 Location Room: CAVE Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, ... More

FRACTURE OF COMPOSITE PRESSURE VESSEL IN HIGH PRESSURE BURST TEST AND COMPOSITE PRESSURE VESSEL

FRACTURE OF COMPOSITE PRESSURE VESSEL IN HIGH PRESSURE BURST TEST AND ...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 2/21/1975 Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

FIREMENS BREATHING BOTTLE AFTER BURST TEST ON RIG IN HIGH ENERGY FUELS LABORATORY HEFL CAVE

FIREMENS BREATHING BOTTLE AFTER BURST TEST ON RIG IN HIGH ENERGY FUELS...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 1/14/1975 Photographer: MARTIN BROWN Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 51 Location Room: CAVE Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, ... More

FRACTURE OF COMPOSITE PRESSURE VESSEL IN HIGH PRESSURE BURST TEST AND COMPOSITE PRESSURE VESSEL

FRACTURE OF COMPOSITE PRESSURE VESSEL IN HIGH PRESSURE BURST TEST AND ...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 2/21/1975 Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RUPTURED BURST DISC, NASA Technology Images

RUPTURED BURST DISC, NASA Technology Images

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 3/23/1976 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RUPTURED BURST DISC, NASA Technology Images

RUPTURED BURST DISC, NASA Technology Images

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 3/23/1976 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RUPTURED BURST DISC, NASA Technology Images

RUPTURED BURST DISC, NASA Technology Images

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 3/23/1976 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RUPTURED BURST DISC, NASA Technology Images

RUPTURED BURST DISC, NASA Technology Images

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 3/23/1976 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RUPTURED BURST DISC, NASA Technology Images

RUPTURED BURST DISC, NASA Technology Images

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 3/23/1976 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RUPTURED BURST DISC, NASA Technology Images

RUPTURED BURST DISC, NASA Technology Images

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 3/23/1976 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

HYDROGEN GAS CYLINDER VALVE AND BURST DISK

HYDROGEN GAS CYLINDER VALVE AND BURST DISK

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 5/20/1977 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

BURST DISC ET016 ON HPF HIGH PRESSURE FACILITY ALTITUDE EXHAUST SYSTEM

BURST DISC ET016 ON HPF HIGH PRESSURE FACILITY ALTITUDE EXHAUST SYSTEM

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 3/22/1978 Photographer: MARTIN BROWN Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

The dramatic change in x-ray emission from the Terzan 2 cluster is shown in this series of 2.5-minute exposures taken with the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-2/Einstein Observatory immediately before,... More

The Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team concludes its aerial demonstration with an inverted bomb burst

The Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team concludes its aerial demonst...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Marvin D. Lynchard, USAF Release ... More

PH2 Barry Orell Sydney, Australia....Fireworks burst over the harbor during the Australian bicentennial celebration. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH2 Barry Orell Sydney, Australia....Fireworks burst over the harbor d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft firing a three second burst from its nose-mounted General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm seven-barrel cannon. The A-10 is over Range P-8

An air-to-air left side view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft firing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to... More

Nine Royal Air Force (British) BAe Hawk aircraft assigned to the Royal Air Force Red Arrows flight demonstration team, in flight in a high show bomb burst during the Open House Air Show

Nine Royal Air Force (British) BAe Hawk aircraft assigned to the Royal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey Sanborn Release Status: Releas... More

Fireworks burst in front of the Washington Monument during an Independence Day celebration. The Capitol building is visible in the background

Fireworks burst in front of the Washington Monument during an Independ...

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

Fireworks burst in front of the Washington Monument during an Independence Day celebration. The Capitol building is visible in the background

Fireworks burst in front of the Washington Monument during an Independ...

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

Six A-4F Skyhawk aircraft assigned to the Blue Angels flight demonstration team perform in high show bomb burst during an air show

Six A-4F Skyhawk aircraft assigned to the Blue Angels flight demonstra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul O'Mara Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A round is fired from the No. 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50 caliber gun turret during gunnery exercises aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61). A projectile is visible at the edge of the burst

A round is fired from the No. 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50 caliber gun turret d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

The receiver of an M-16A2 rifle with a burst guard

The receiver of an M-16A2 rifle with a burst guard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: John Yoder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Fireworks burst in the sky over the Statue of Liberty during the statue's centennial celebration

Fireworks burst in the sky over the Statue of Liberty during the statu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A GUNNERY Division 4 gunner's mate pauses after firing a burst from a 25mm Mark 38, Nod 0 gun system during gunnery practice on the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63)

A GUNNERY Division 4 gunner's mate pauses after firing a burst from a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Missouri (BB 63) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Cosgrove Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Fireworks burst over the closing ceremonies of the XXIVth Olympiad

Fireworks burst over the closing ceremonies of the XXIVth Olympiad

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seoul Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Steve Mcgill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Fireworks burst over anchored ships during the Australian bicentennial celebration

Fireworks burst over anchored ships during the Australian bicentennial...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Barry Orell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Space Science, Space Shuttle Program, NASA

Space Science, Space Shuttle Program, NASA

In this photograph, Dr. Gerald Fishman of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), a principal investigator of the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory's (GRO's) instrument, the Burst and Transient Source Experiment (... More

STAFF SGT. Marc Konynkik, weapons loader, unloads a guidance cone for a 2,000-lb. ground burst bomb as STAFF SGT. Jacques Smith, weapons load crew chief, positions the cone's container. Both men are members of the 548th Aircraft Generation Squadron and are readying a 48th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111F aircraft, background, for combat during Operation Desert Storm

STAFF SGT. Marc Konynkik, weapons loader, unloads a guidance cone for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public C... More

STS076-342-030 - STS-076 - Orange drink package that burst during cabin depressurization for EVA

STS076-342-030 - STS-076 - Orange drink package that burst during cabi...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of an orange drink package that burst during cabin depressurization in preparation for the extravehicular activity (EVA). Subject Terms: STS-76, A... More

Space Science, Space Shuttle Program, NASA

Space Science, Space Shuttle Program, NASA

In this photograph, Dr. Gerald Fishman of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), a principal investigator of the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory's (GRO's) instrument, the Burst and Transient Source Experiment (... More

Engaged in a Launch Facility (LF) recapture exercise, SENIOR AIRMAN George Mayorhofer, 10th Missile Squadron, Security Police, pounds a "bad guy" defensive position with a long burst from his M-60 machine gun, giving his flight mates a chance to move in closer to the captured launch facility

Engaged in a Launch Facility (LF) recapture exercise, SENIOR AIRMAN Ge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malstrom Air Force Base State: Montana (MT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA John A. Turner Jr. Release Status... More

The burned remains of a US Army, M2A2 Bradley, Infantry Fighting Vehicel, from Bravo Company 2nd Battalion, 2 Infantry, 3rd Brigade, 1ST Infantry Division (Mechanized), Vilseck, Germany, sits on a dirt road. The vehicle caught on fire when returning from force protection and was immediately evacuated of all passengers, ammunitions and five tow missles before it burst into flames. The cause of the fire is unknown. Opeation JOINT GUARD, Camp Bedrock, Bosnia-Herzegovina, May 26, 1997

The burned remains of a US Army, M2A2 Bradley, Infantry Fighting Vehic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Bedrock Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC John Jackson, USA Release ... More

The burned out hull of a United States Army, M2A2 Bradley, Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Bravo Company 2nd Battalion, 2nd infantry, 3rd Brigade, 1ST Infantry Division (Mechanized), Vilseck, Germany. The vehicle caught fire while returning from force protection was immediately evacuated of all passengers, ammunitions and five tow missles before it burst into flames. The cause of the fire is unknown. Operation JOINT GUARD, Camp Bedrock, Bosnia-Herzegovina, 27 May1997

The burned out hull of a United States Army, M2A2 Bradley, Infantry Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Bedrock Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC John Jackson Release Statu... More

At the conclusion of the christening ceremony for the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS DAHL (T-AKR 312), the vessel is afloat in San Diego harbor as fireworks burst in the air in celebration

At the conclusion of the christening ceremony for the Military Sealift...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status:... More

View inside a computerized control room as Graham Stewart (left) reviews solar burst data and Dean Cummings tracks a sunspot. Their mission is to report real-time solar events to the 55th, the Department of Defense's sole centralized space environmental forecast and warning unit, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Operation Center at Boulder, Colorado. This image is seen in the November 1998 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

View inside a computerized control room as Graham Stewart (left) revie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Vito Dei Normanni Air Sta Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John Mcdowell, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a burst of light and flames, Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B at 12:31 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The crew numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of a Shuttle mission. The target landing date is July 27, 1999, at 11:20 p.m. EDT KSC-99pp0962

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a burst of light and flames, Space Sh...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a burst of light and flames, Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B at 12:31 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observa... More

President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to

President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to

President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. William Shemin, accepting on his behalf are his daughters Elsie Shemin-Roth (middle) and Ina Bass (left), in the East Room of the White House, June... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light, Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the pre-dawn sky on mission STS-101 at 6:11:10 a.m. EDT. Silhouetted on the left are two American flags, hung from a flagpole near the Press Site bleachers. Media and spectators below have an unobstructed view across the turn basin, which reflects the fiery liftoff. The mission is taking the crew of seven to the International Space Station to deliver logistics and supplies as well as to prepare the Station for the arrival of the Zvezda Service Module, expected to be launched by Russia in July 2000. Also, the crew will conduct one space walk and will reboost the space station from 230 statute miles to 250 statute miles. This will be the third assembly flight to the Space Station. After a 10-day mission, landing is targeted for May 29 at 2:19 a.m. EDT. This is the 98th Shuttle flight and the 21st flight for Shuttle Atlantis KSC00pp0648

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light, Space Shuttle Atla...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light, Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the pre-dawn sky on mission STS-101 at 6:11:10 a.m. EDT. Silhouetted on the left are two American flags, hung from a flagp... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light, Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the pre-dawn sky on mission STS-101 at 6:11:10 a.m. EDT. Silhouetted on the left are two American flags, hung from a flagpole near the Press Site bleachers. Media and spectators below have an unobstructed view across the turn basin, which reflects the fiery liftoff. The mission is taking the crew of seven to the International Space Station to deliver logistics and supplies as well as to prepare the Station for the arrival of the Zvezda Service Module, expected to be launched by Russia in July 2000. Also, the crew will conduct one space walk and will reboost the space station from 230 statute miles to 250 statute miles. This will be the third assembly flight to the Space Station. After a 10-day mission, landing is targeted for May 29 at 2:19 a.m. EDT. This is the 98th Shuttle flight and the 21st flight for Shuttle Atlantis KSC-00pp0648

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light, Space Shuttle Atla...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light, Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the pre-dawn sky on mission STS-101 at 6:11:10 a.m. EDT. Silhouetted on the left are two American flags, hung from a flagp... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst forth from a cocoon of smoke as it rockets toward space on mission STS-106. The perfect on-time liftoff of Atlantis occurred at 8:45:47 a.m. EDT. On the 11-day mission to the International Space Station, the seven-member crew will perform support tasks on orbit, transfer supplies and prepare the living quarters in the newly arrived Zvezda Service Module. The first long-duration crew, dubbed “Expedition One,” is due to arrive at the Station in late fall. Landing of Atlantis is targeted for 4:45 a.m. EDT on Sept. 19 KSC00pp1267

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst forth from a cocoon of smoke as it rockets toward space on mission STS-106. The perfect on-time liftoff of Atlantis occurred at 8:45:47 a.m.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst forth from a cocoon of smoke as it rockets toward space on mission STS-106. The perfect on-time liftoff of Atlantis occurred at 8:45:47 a.m. EDT. On the 11-day mission to the International Space Station, the seven-member crew will perform support tasks on orbit, transfer supplies and prepare the living quarters in the newly arrived Zvezda Service Module. The first long-duration crew, dubbed “Expedition One,” is due to arrive at the Station in late fall. Landing of Atlantis is targeted for 4:45 a.m. EDT on Sept. 19 KSC-00pp1267

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst forth from a cocoon of smoke as it rockets toward space on mission STS-106. The perfect on-time liftoff of Atlantis occurred at 8:45:47 a.m.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst forth from a cocoon of smoke in the Florida marsh lands as it rockets toward space on mission STS-106. The perfect on-time liftoff of Atlantis occurred at 8:45:47 a.m. EDT. On the 11-day mission to the International Space Station, the seven-member crew will perform support tasks on orbit, transfer supplies and prepare the living quarters in the newly arrived Zvezda Service Module. The first long-duration crew, dubbed “Expedition One,” is due to arrive at the Station in late fall. Landing of Atlantis is targeted for 4:45 a.m. EDT on Sept. 19 KSC00pp1266

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst forth from a cocoon of smoke in the Florida marsh lands as it rockets toward space on mission STS-106. The perfect on-time liftoff of Atlant... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst forth from a cocoon of smoke in the Florida marsh lands as it rockets toward space on mission STS-106. The perfect on-time liftoff of Atlantis occurred at 8:45:47 a.m. EDT. On the 11-day mission to the International Space Station, the seven-member crew will perform support tasks on orbit, transfer supplies and prepare the living quarters in the newly arrived Zvezda Service Module. The first long-duration crew, dubbed “Expedition One,” is due to arrive at the Station in late fall. Landing of Atlantis is targeted for 4:45 a.m. EDT on Sept. 19 KSC-00pp1266

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst forth from a cocoon of smoke in the Florida marsh lands as it rockets toward space on mission STS-106. The perfect on-time liftoff of Atlant... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Fredierick Bird, 1ST Security Forces Squadron (SFS) junior patrolman and Contending Warrior team point man, launches a ground burst simulator (GBS) during tactical training at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The Langley Contending Warrior team has been preparing for months for a competition that takes place in the Nevada desert

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Fredierick Bird, 1ST Security Forces S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jack Braden, USAF Release Status... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery seems to burst forth from a pillow of smoke as it lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on mission STS-92 to the International Space Station. The brilliant light from the solid rocket booster flames is reflected in nearby water. The perfect on-time liftoff occurred at 7:17 p.m. EDT, sending a crew of seven on the 100th launch in the history of the Shuttle program. Discovery carries a payload that includes the Integrated Truss Structure Z-1, first of 10 trusses that will form the backbone of the Space Station, and the third Pressurized Mating Adapter that will provide a Shuttle docking port for solar array installation on the sixth Station flight and Lab installation on the seventh Station flight. Discovery’s landing is expected Oct. 22 at 2:10 p.m. EDT KSC-00pp1552

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery seems to burst ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery seems to burst forth from a pillow of smoke as it lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on mission STS-92 to the International Space Station. The brilliant light f... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery seems to burst forth from a pillow of smoke as it lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on mission STS-92 to the International Space Station. The brilliant light from the solid rocket booster flames is reflected in nearby water. The perfect on-time liftoff occurred at 7:17 p.m. EDT, sending a crew of seven on the 100th launch in the history of the Shuttle program. Discovery carries a payload that includes the Integrated Truss Structure Z-1, first of 10 trusses that will form the backbone of the Space Station, and the third Pressurized Mating Adapter that will provide a Shuttle docking port for solar array installation on the sixth Station flight and Lab installation on the seventh Station flight. Discovery’s landing is expected Oct. 22 at 2:10 p.m. EDT KSC00pp1552

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery seems to burst ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery seems to burst forth from a pillow of smoke as it lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on mission STS-92 to the International Space Station. The brilliant light f... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With a crew of five, Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into space in a burst of light in a perfect launch. Liftoff of mission STS-97 occurred on time at 10:06:01 p.m. EST. This sixth construction flight to the International Space Station is transporting the P6 Integrated Truss Structure that comprises Solar Array Wing-3 and the Integrated Electronic Assembly, to provide power to the Space Station. The 11-day mission includes two spacewalks to complete the solar array connections. Endeavour is expected to land Dec. 11 at 6:19 p.m. EST KSC-00padig119

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With a crew of five, Space Shuttle Ende...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With a crew of five, Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into space in a burst of light in a perfect launch. Liftoff of mission STS-97 occurred on time at 10:06:01 p.m. EST. This sixth ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a perfect liftoff at 10:06:01 p.m. EST, Space Shuttle Endeavour, with its crew of five, roars into space in a burst of light. This sixth construction flight to the International Space Station is transporting the P6 Integrated Truss Structure that comprises Solar Array Wing-3 and the Integrated Electronic Assembly, to provide power to the Space Station. The 11-day mission includes two spacewalks to complete the solar array connections. Endeavour is expected to land Dec. 11 at 6:19 p.m. EST KSC-00padig120

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a perfect liftoff at 10:06:01 p.m. ES...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a perfect liftoff at 10:06:01 p.m. EST, Space Shuttle Endeavour, with its crew of five, roars into space in a burst of light. This sixth construction flight to the International... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With a crew of five, Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into space in a burst of light in a perfect launch. Liftoff of mission STS-97 occurred on time at 10:06:01 p.m. EST. This sixth construction flight to the International Space Station is transporting the P6 Integrated Truss Structure that comprises Solar Array Wing-3 and the Integrated Electronic Assembly, to provide power to the Space Station. The 11-day mission includes two spacewalks to complete the solar array connections. Endeavour is expected to land Dec. 11 at 6:19 p.m. EST KSC00padig119

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With a crew of five, Space Shuttle Ende...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With a crew of five, Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into space in a burst of light in a perfect launch. Liftoff of mission STS-97 occurred on time at 10:06:01 p.m. EST. This sixth ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light rivaling the rising sun, Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off from Launch Pad 39B on mission STS-102. Liftoff occurred at 6:42:09 EST for this eighth flight to the International Space Station KSC01pp0446

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light rivaling the rising ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light rivaling the rising sun, Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off from Launch Pad 39B on mission STS-102. Liftoff occurred at 6:42:09 EST for this eighth flight to th... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With a burst of light followed by rolling steam clouds, the Atlas II rocket carrying the GOES-M satellite roars into the black sky. Liftoff occurred at 3:23:01EDT. EDT from Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. GOES-M is the last in the current series of advanced geostationary weather satellites in service. GOES-M has a new instrument not on earlier spacecraft, a Solar X-ray Imager, which can be used in forecasting space weather and the effects of solar storms KSC-01pp1370

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With a burst of light followed by rollin...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With a burst of light followed by rolling steam clouds, the Atlas II rocket carrying the GOES-M satellite roars into the black sky. Liftoff occurred at 3:23:01EDT. EDT from Launch ... More

Bombs, fired by Marine tanks, burst in the air over an Egyptian firing range just outsi of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. The Marines conducted an In-Stri Breech live fire monstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stri Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly fend obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is signed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly...

Bombs, fired by Marine tanks, burst in the air over an Egyptian firing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Bombs, fired by Marine tanks, burst in the air over an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. The... More

An US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano AB Italy, delivers a burst from its 20mm cannon, during a strafing run over the Bardenas Range near Zaragoza AB, Spain. The aircraft carries an AIM-9 sidewinder test missile

An US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 510th Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zaragosa Air Base Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

An US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano AB Italy, delivers a burst from its 20mm cannon, during a strafing run over the Bardenas Range near Zaragoza AB, Spain

An US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 510th Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zaragosa Air Base Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

An US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano AB Italy, delivers a burst from its 20mm cannon, during a strafing run over the Bardenas Range near Zaragoza AB, Spain

An US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 510th Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zaragosa Air Base Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

An US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano AB Italy, delivers a burst from its 20mm cannon, during a strafing run over the Bardenas Range near Zaragoza AB, Spain

An US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 510th Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zaragosa Air Base Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

Corporal Michael J. Weber, USMC, (Left), Vehicle Commander & Lance Corporal Justin J. Fajardo, USMC, (Right), GUNNER both with Charlie Company 1ST Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) "War Pigs" from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)). They add empty casings to a link of rounds, to limit the number of rounds fired per burst from the M242 25mm chain gun on their Light Armored Vehicle-25 (LAV-25). They are participating in live fire training during EDGED MALLET '02 in Kenya, Africa

Corporal Michael J. Weber, USMC, (Left), Vehicle Commander & Lance Cor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EDGED MALLET '02 Base: Manda Bay Naval Base State: Coast Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 13 MEU Scene Camer... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Gregory Fazah, Wing Readiness Evaluator assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing (FW), prepares to throw a ground burst simulator to initiate an attack on a USAF F-15 Eagle aircraft, during the 48th FW Tactical Evaluation (TACEVAL) Exercise held at Royal Air Force (RAF) Feltwell, United Kingdom (UK)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Gregory Fazah, Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Feltwell State: East Anglia Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF Release Status: Released to Publi... More

A US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) maintenance technician, 410th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) guides a fuse into an Mk-82 General Purpose 500-pound munition for the first ever air burst detonation for its roll in A Day+1 during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, at an undisclosed forward location

A US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) maintenance technician, 41...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: A1C Lindsey M. Slocum, USAF Release ... More

US Air Force (USAF) 410th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) maintenance personnel guides a fuse into an Mk-82 General Purpose 500-pound munition for the first ever air burst detonation for its roll in A Day+1 during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, at an undisclosed forward location

US Air Force (USAF) 410th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) maintenance per...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: A1C Lindsey M. Slocum, USAF Release ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From a burst of fire and smoke, the Delta II launch vehicle races into the sky carrying the second Mars Exploration Rover, Opportunity. The bright glare briefly illuminated Florida Space Coast beaches. Opportunity’s dash to Mars began with liftoff at 11:18:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The spacecraft separated successfully from the Delta's third stage 83 minutes later, after it had been boosted out of Earth orbit and onto a course toward Mars.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From a burst of fire and smoke, the Delta...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From a burst of fire and smoke, the Delta II launch vehicle races into the sky carrying the second Mars Exploration Rover, Opportunity. The bright glare briefly illuminated Florida... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From a burst of fire and smoke, the Delta II launch vehicle races into the sky carrying the second Mars Exploration Rover, Opportunity. The bright glare briefly illuminated Florida Space Coast beaches. Opportunity’s dash to Mars began with liftoff at 11:18:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The spacecraft separated successfully from the Delta's third stage 83 minutes later, after it had been boosted out of Earth orbit and onto a course toward Mars.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From a burst of fire and smoke, the Delta...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From a burst of fire and smoke, the Delta II launch vehicle races into the sky carrying the second Mars Exploration Rover, Opportunity. The bright glare briefly illuminated Florida... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, meticulously clean the inside of a Boeing Delta fairing that will encapsulate the Swift spacecraft. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. It will be launched into a low-Earth orbit on a Delta 7320 rocket in October 2004. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. KSC-04pd1529

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, meticulously clean the inside of a Boeing Delta fairing that will encapsulate the Swift spacecraft. Swift is a first-of-its... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the end of the Boeing Delta fairing is covered to keep the inside clean. The fairing will encapsulate the Swift spacecraft. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. KSC-04pd1530

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force S...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the end of the Boeing Delta fairing is covered to keep the inside clean. The fairing will encapsulate the Swift spacecraft. Swift is... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, meticulously clean the inside of a Boeing Delta fairing that will encapsulate the Swift spacecraft. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. It will be launched into a low-Earth orbit on a Delta 7320 rocket in October 2004. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. KSC-04pd1527

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, meticulously clean the inside of a Boeing Delta fairing that will encapsulate the Swift spacecraft. Swift is a first-of-its... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, meticulously clean the inside of a Boeing Delta fairing that will encapsulate the Swift spacecraft. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. It will be launched into a low-Earth orbit on a Delta 7320 rocket in October 2004. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. KSC-04pd1528

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, meticulously clean the inside of a Boeing Delta fairing that will encapsulate the Swift spacecraft. Swift is a first-of-its... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), workers secure the Swift spacecraft, wrapped in a protective cover, on a work stand. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. It will be launched no earlier than Oct. 7 into a low-Earth orbit on a Boeing Delta 7320 rocket from pad 17-A at CCAFS. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. KSC-04pd1590

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Fo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), workers secure the Swift spacecraft, wrapped in a protective cover, on a work stand. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, mul... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), workers observe the canister being lifted from the Swift spacecraft, which is enclosed in a protective cover. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. It will be launched no earlier than Oct. 7 into a low-Earth orbit on a Boeing Delta 7320 rocket from pad 17-A at CCAFS. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. KSC-04pd1587

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Fo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), workers observe the canister being lifted from the Swift spacecraft, which is enclosed in a protective cover. Swift is ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), workers secure the Swift spacecraft, wrapped in a protective cover, on a work stand. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. It will be launched no earlier than Oct. 7 into a low-Earth orbit on a Boeing Delta 7320 rocket from pad 17-A at CCAFS. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. KSC-04pd1591

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Fo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), workers secure the Swift spacecraft, wrapped in a protective cover, on a work stand. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, mul... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), workers observe the canister being lifted from the Swift spacecraft, which is enclosed in a protective cover. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. It will be launched no earlier than Oct. 7 into a low-Earth orbit on a Boeing Delta 7320 rocket from pad 17-A at CCAFS. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. KSC-04pd1586

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Fo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), workers observe the canister being lifted from the Swift spacecraft, which is enclosed in a protective cover. Swift is ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - The Swift spacecraft arrives at Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS). Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. It will be launched no earlier than Oct. 7 into a low-Earth orbit on a Boeing Delta 7320 rocket from pad 17-A at CCAFS. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. KSC-04pd1585

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - The Swift spacecraft arrives at Hangar ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - The Swift spacecraft arrives at Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS). Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Swift spacecraft is enroute to Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS). Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. It will be launched no earlier than Oct. 7 into a low-Earth orbit on a Boeing Delta 7320 rocket from pad 17-A at CCAFS. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. KSC-04pd1584

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Swift spacecraft is enroute to Hangar...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Swift spacecraft is enroute to Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS). Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), an overhead crane raises the Swift spacecraft, wrapped in a protective cover, to vertical before being placed on a work stand. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. It will be launched no earlier than Oct. 7 into a low-Earth orbit on a Boeing Delta 7320 rocket from pad 17-A at CCAFS. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. KSC-04pd1589

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Fo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), an overhead crane raises the Swift spacecraft, wrapped in a protective cover, to vertical before being placed on a work... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), workers attach straps from an overhead crane onto the platform under the Swift spacecraft, which is enclosed in a protective cover. Swift will be raised to vertical and placed on a work stand. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. It will be launched no earlier than Oct. 7 into a low-Earth orbit on a Boeing Delta 7320 rocket from pad 17-A at CCAFS. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. KSC-04pd1588

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Fo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), workers attach straps from an overhead crane onto the platform under the Swift spacecraft, which is enclosed in a prote... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Swift spacecraft is being unwrapped in Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. It is scheduled for launch into a low-Earth orbit on a Delta 7320 rocket on Oct. 7. KSC-04pd1613

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Swift spacecraft is being unwrapped i...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Swift spacecraft is being unwrapped in Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Swift spacecraft is revealed. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. It is scheduled for launch into a low-Earth orbit on a Delta 7320 rocket on Oct. 7. KSC-04pd1615

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Swift spacecraft is revealed. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray bu... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Spectrum Astro workers remove the final pieces of protective cover on the Swift spacecraft. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. It is scheduled for launch into a low-Earth orbit on a Delta 7320 rocket on Oct. 7. KSC-04pd1617

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Spectrum Astro workers remove the final pieces of protective cover on the Swift spacecraft. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wa... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Spectrum Astro workers look over the Swift spacecraft while removing its protective cover. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. It is scheduled for launch into a low-Earth orbit on a Delta 7320 rocket on Oct. 7. KSC-04pd1614

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Spectrum Astro workers look over the Swift spacecraft while removing its protective cover. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wave... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Swift spacecraft is being unwrapped in Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. It is scheduled for launch into a low-Earth orbit on a Delta 7320 rocket on Oct. 7. KSC-04pd1611

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Swift spacecraft is being unwrapped i...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Swift spacecraft is being unwrapped in Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Spectrum Astro workers look at the final pieces of protective cover on the Swift spacecraft that must be removed. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. It is scheduled for launch into a low-Earth orbit on a Delta 7320 rocket on Oct. 7. KSC-04pd1616

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Spectrum Astro workers look at the final pieces of protective cover on the Swift spacecraft that must be removed. Swift is a first... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Swift spacecraft waits for final removal of the protective cover (at top). Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. It is scheduled for launch into a low-Earth orbit on a Delta 7320 rocket on Oct. 7. KSC-04pd1618

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Forc...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Swift spacecraft waits for final removal of the protective cover (at top). Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength ob... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Swift spacecraft is being unwrapped in Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray and optical wavebands. Swift is part of NASA’s medium explorer (MIDEX) program being developed by an international collaboration. During its nominal 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 bursts, which will represent the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglow to date. It is scheduled for launch into a low-Earth orbit on a Delta 7320 rocket on Oct. 7. KSC-04pd1612

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Swift spacecraft is being unwrapped i...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Swift spacecraft is being unwrapped in Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a Spectrolab technician, Anna Herrera, places a new solar cell on the Swift spacecraft’s solar array. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet and optical wavebands. The main mission objectives for Swift are to determine the origin of gamma-ray bursts, classify gamma-ray bursts and search for new types, determine how the blast wave evolves and interacts with the surroundings, use gamma-ray bursts to study the early universe and perform the first sensitive hard X-ray survey of the sky. Swift is scheduled to launch Oct. 26 from Launch Pad 17-A, CCAFS, on a Boeing Delta 7320 rocket. KSC-04pd1859

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a Spectrolab technician, Anna Herrera, places a new solar cell on the Swift spacecraft’s solar a... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a Spectrolab technician, Anna Herrera, points to the two new solar cells removed and replaced on the Swift spacecraft’s solar array. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet and optical wavebands. The main mission objectives for Swift are to determine the origin of gamma-ray bursts, classify gamma-ray bursts and search for new types, determine how the blast wave evolves and interacts with the surroundings, use gamma-ray bursts to study the early universe and perform the first sensitive hard X-ray survey of the sky. Swift is scheduled to launch Oct. 26 from Launch Pad 17-A, CCAFS, on a Boeing Delta 7320 rocket. KSC-04pd1860

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a Spectrolab technician, Anna Herrera, points to the two new solar cells removed and replaced on... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a Spectrolab technician, Anna Herrera, places a new solar cell on the Swift spacecraft’s solar array. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet and optical wavebands. The main mission objectives for Swift are to determine the origin of gamma-ray bursts, classify gamma-ray bursts and search for new types, determine how the blast wave evolves and interacts with the surroundings, use gamma-ray bursts to study the early universe and perform the first sensitive hard X-ray survey of the sky. Swift is scheduled to launch Oct. 26 from Launch Pad 17-A, CCAFS, on a Boeing Delta 7320 rocket. KSC-04pd1858

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a Spectrolab technician, Anna Herrera, places a new solar cell on the Swift spacecraft’s solar a... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup of one of the solar cells that will be removed and replaced on the Swift spacecraft’s solar array. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet and optical wavebands. The main mission objectives for Swift are to determine the origin of gamma-ray bursts, classify gamma-ray bursts and search for new types, determine how the blast wave evolves and interacts with the surroundings, use gamma-ray bursts to study the early universe and perform the first sensitive hard X-ray survey of the sky. Swift is scheduled to launch Oct. 26 from Launch Pad 17-A, CCAFS, on a Boeing Delta 7320 rocket. KSC-04pd1855

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup of one of the solar cells that...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup of one of the solar cells that will be removed and replaced on the Swift spacecraft’s solar array. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated t... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a Spectrolab technician, Anna Herrera, removes one of the solar cells that will be replaced on the Swift spacecraft’s solar array. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet and optical wavebands. The main mission objectives for Swift are to determine the origin of gamma-ray bursts, classify gamma-ray bursts and search for new types, determine how the blast wave evolves and interacts with the surroundings, use gamma-ray bursts to study the early universe and perform the first sensitive hard X-ray survey of the sky. Swift is scheduled to launch Oct. 26 from Launch Pad 17-A, CCAFS, on a Boeing Delta 7320 rocket. KSC-04pd1857

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a Spectrolab technician, Anna Herrera, removes one of the solar cells that will be replaced on t... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a Spectrolab technician, Anna Herrera, points to an area on the Swift spacecraft’s solar array where cells will be removed and replaced. Swift is a first-of-its-kind, multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet and optical wavebands. The main mission objectives for Swift are to determine the origin of gamma-ray bursts, classify gamma-ray bursts and search for new types, determine how the blast wave evolves and interacts with the surroundings, use gamma-ray bursts to study the early universe and perform the first sensitive hard X-ray survey of the sky. Swift is scheduled to launch Oct. 26 from Launch Pad 17-A, CCAFS, on a Boeing Delta 7320 rocket. KSC-04pd1854

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a Spectrolab technician, Anna Herrera, points to an area on the Swift spacecraft’s solar array w... More

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