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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers off-load NASA's Genesis spacecraft which arrived at the Shuttle Landing Facility at 3:30 a.m. aboard an Air Force C-17 aircraft.; Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo.; The spacecraft will undergo final launch preparations in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility in KSC's industrial area. Genesis will capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system's origin. Launch aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT.; NASA's Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif KSC-01pp1049

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers off-load NASA's Genesis spacecra...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers off-load NASA's Genesis spacecraft which arrived at the Shuttle Landing Facility at 3:30 a.m. aboard an Air Force C-17 aircraft.; Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Gen... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, workers prepare NASA's Genesis spacecraft for transport to the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility in KSC's industrial area where it will undergo final preparations;for launch.; The spacecraft arrived aboard an Air Force C-17 aircraft from Denver, Colo., where it was built for NASA by Lockheed Martin Astronautics.; Genesis is designed to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system's origin. Launch aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT.; NASA's Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif KSC-01pp1050

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, workers...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, workers prepare NASA's Genesis spacecraft for transport to the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility in KSC's industrial area where it will undergo ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Genesis spacecraft is lifted out of its container before being moved to a workstand. Genesis is designed to collect samples of solar wind particles and return them to Earth so that scientists can study the exact composition of the Sun and probe the solar system’s origin. On the workstand, the spacecraft will undergo processing, which includes a functional test, electrical systems test and deployment of the solar arrays. Genesis is scheduled to be launched on a Delta II Lite launch vehicle from Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, July 30, at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC-01pp1069

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facil...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Genesis spacecraft is lifted out of its container before being moved to a workstand. Genesis is designed to collect samples of sola... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Genesis spacecraft is moved to a workstand. Genesis is designed to collect samples of solar wind particles and return them to Earth so that scientists can study the exact composition of the Sun and probe the solar system’s origin. On the workstand, the spacecraft will undergo processing, which includes a functional test, electrical systems test and deployment of the solar arrays. Genesis is scheduled to be launched on a Delta II Lite launch vehicle from Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, July 30, at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC-01pp1070

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facil...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Genesis spacecraft is moved to a workstand. Genesis is designed to collect samples of solar wind particles and return them to Earth... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility check closely the solar arrays on the Genesis spacecraft. Genesis is designed to collect samples of solar wind particles and return them to Earth so that scientists can study the exact composition of the Sun and probe the solar system’s origin. The white object on the end in front of the arrays is the Sample Return Canister backshell, inside of which are the collector arrays. Genesis is scheduled to be launched on a Delta II Lite launch vehicle from Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, July 30, at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC-01pp1073

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servici...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility check closely the solar arrays on the Genesis spacecraft. Genesis is designed to collect samples of solar wind particles and ret... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, both solar arrays on the Genesis spacecraft are deployed. Genesis is designed to collect samples of solar wind particles and return them to Earth so that scientists can study the exact composition of the Sun and probe the solar system’s origin. The white object on the end in front of the arrays is the Sample Return Canister backshell, inside of which are the collector arrays. Genesis is scheduled to be launched on a Delta II Lite launch vehicle from Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, July 30, at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC-01pp1072

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facil...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, both solar arrays on the Genesis spacecraft are deployed. Genesis is designed to collect samples of solar wind particles and return the... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An S-band medium gain antenna is installed on NASA's Genesis spacecraft in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility in KSC's industrial area. The spacecraft is undergoing final preparations for its launch aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket on July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT. Genesis will capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system's origin. NASA's Genesis project is managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo KSC-01pp1081

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An S-band medium gain antenna is install...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An S-band medium gain antenna is installed on NASA's Genesis spacecraft in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility in KSC's industrial area. The spacecraft is undergoing final pr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An S-band medium gain antenna is installed on NASA's Genesis spacecraft in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility in KSC's industrial area. The spacecraft is undergoing final preparations for its launch aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket on July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT. Genesis will capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system's origin. NASA's Genesis project is managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo KSC-01pp1082

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An S-band medium gain antenna is install...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An S-band medium gain antenna is installed on NASA's Genesis spacecraft in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility in KSC's industrial area. The spacecraft is undergoing final pr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Boeing Delta II rocket is lifted off the transporter and into the gantry. The rocket will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system's origin. NASA’s Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC-01pp1092

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Ai...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Boeing Delta II rocket is lifted off the transporter and into the gantry. The rocket will propel the Genesis spacecraft o... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The first stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket arrives on Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The rocket will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA's Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1089

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The first stage of a Boeing Delta II roc...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The first stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket arrives on Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The rocket will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to capture s... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, technicians work on the bottom of the first stage of a Delta II rocket before its lift up the gantry. The rocket will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA's Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1093

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Ai...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, technicians work on the bottom of the first stage of a Delta II rocket before its lift up the gantry. The rocket will prope... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of a Delta II rocket is lifted up the gantry. The rocket will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA's Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1095

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Ai...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of a Delta II rocket is lifted up the gantry. The rocket will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A Boeing Delta II rocket is raised from its transporter in order to be lifted into the gantry. The rocket will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system's origin. NASA’s Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC-01pp1090

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A Boeing Delta II rocket is raised from ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A Boeing Delta II rocket is raised from its transporter in order to be lifted into the gantry. The rocket will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to capture samples of the ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers prepare to disconnect the first stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket from the transporter. The rocket will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system's origin. NASA’s Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC-01pp1091

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Ai...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers prepare to disconnect the first stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket from the transporter. The rocket will propel the ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, technicians work on the bottom of the first stage of a Delta II rocket before its lift up the gantry. The rocket will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA's Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1094

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Ai...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, technicians work on the bottom of the first stage of a Delta II rocket before its lift up the gantry. The rocket will prope... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A worker in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 faces the Genesis spacecraft at right as he provides information about it to the media gathered at left. Genesis will capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system's origin. NASA's Genesis project is managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. Launch of Genesis aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1104

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A worker in the Space Assembly and Encap...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A worker in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 faces the Genesis spacecraft at right as he provides information about it to the media gathered at left. Genesis will c... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- -- Technicians work on the bottom of the solid rocket boosters and Delta II rocket that will launch the Genesis spacecraft. Genesis will capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project is managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. Launch of Genesis aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1112

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- -- Technicians work on the bottom of the...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- -- Technicians work on the bottom of the solid rocket boosters and Delta II rocket that will launch the Genesis spacecraft. Genesis will capture samples of the ions and elements in... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A third solid rocket booster is raised to join the other two on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. They will be mated to the Delta II rocket for the Genesis spacecraft launch. Genesis will capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project is managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. Launch of Genesis aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1108

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A third solid rocket booster is raised t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A third solid rocket booster is raised to join the other two on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. They will be mated to the Delta II rocket for the Genesis spa... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Technicians on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, check the fittings on the solid rocket boosters surrounding the Delta II rocket that will launch the Genesis spacecraft. Genesis will capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project is managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. Launch of Genesis aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1111

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Technicians on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Technicians on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, check the fittings on the solid rocket boosters surrounding the Delta II rocket that will launch the Genesis s... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Genesis project crew stands in front of the spacecraft for a media showing in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2. Genesis will capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system's origin. NASA's Genesis project is managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. Launch of Genesis aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1101

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Genesis project crew stands in front...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Genesis project crew stands in front of the spacecraft for a media showing in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2. Genesis will capture samples of the ions and ele... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The third solid rocket booster joins the other two on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. They will be mated to the Delta II rocket for the Genesis spacecraft launch. Genesis will capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project is managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. Launch of Genesis aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1109

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The third solid rocket booster joins the...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The third solid rocket booster joins the other two on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. They will be mated to the Delta II rocket for the Genesis spacecraft la... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, oversee the lifting of a solid rocket booster to be mated with the Delta II rocket for the Genesis spacecraft launch. Genesis will capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project is managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. Launch of Genesis aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1106

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Can...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, oversee the lifting of a solid rocket booster to be mated with the Delta II rocket for the Genesis spacecraft laun... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The second stage of a Delta II rocket is moved into position on the gantry on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, for mating with the first stage. The Delta II will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1132

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The second stage of a Delta II rocket is...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The second stage of a Delta II rocket is moved into position on the gantry on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, for mating with the first stage. The Delta II w... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, oversee the lifting of the second stage of a Delta II rocket, which is to be mated with the first stage. The Delta II will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC-01pp1128

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Can...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, oversee the lifting of the second stage of a Delta II rocket, which is to be mated with the first stage. The Delta... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The second stage of a Delta II rocket rises up the gantry on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, where it will be mated with the first stage. The Delta II will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC-01pp1130

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The second stage of a Delta II rocket ri...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The second stage of a Delta II rocket rises up the gantry on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, where it will be mated with the first stage. The Delta II will p... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After being raised to a vertical position, the second stage of a Delta II rocket is ready to be lifted up the gantry on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, where it will be mated with the first stage. The Delta II will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1129

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After being raised to a vertical positio...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After being raised to a vertical position, the second stage of a Delta II rocket is ready to be lifted up the gantry on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, where... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The second stage of a Delta II rocket arrives at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to be mated with the first stage. The Delta II will propel the Genesis spacecraft on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC-01pp1127

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The second stage of a Delta II rocket ar...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The second stage of a Delta II rocket arrives at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to be mated with the first stage. The Delta II will propel the Genesis space... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, part of the fairing for the Genesis spacecraft is lifted up the gantry. The fairing will encapsulate the spacecraft to protect it during launch aboard a Delta II rocket. Genesis will be on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC-01pp1177

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral A...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, part of the fairing for the Genesis spacecraft is lifted up the gantry. The fairing will encapsulate the spacecraft to pro... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, one part of the fairing for the Genesis spacecraft is being moved toward the opening in the foreground where the Genesis spacecraft waits for encapsulation. The fairing will protect the spacecraft during launch aboard a Delta II rocket. Genesis will be on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC-01pp1179

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral A...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, one part of the fairing for the Genesis spacecraft is being moved toward the opening in the foreground where the Genesis s... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second part of the fairing for the Genesis spacecraft is lifted up the gantry. The fairing will encapsulate the spacecraft to protect it during launch aboard a Delta II rocket. Genesis will be on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1180

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral A...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second part of the fairing for the Genesis spacecraft is lifted up the gantry. The fairing will encapsulate the spacec... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, one part of the fairing for the Genesis spacecraft arrives at the top of the gantry. The fairing will encapsulate the spacecraft to protect it during launch aboard a Delta II rocket. Genesis will be on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC-01pp1178

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral A...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, one part of the fairing for the Genesis spacecraft arrives at the top of the gantry. The fairing will encapsulate the spac... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second part of the fairing for the Genesis spacecraft arrives at the top of the gantry. The fairing will encapsulate the spacecraft to protect it during launch aboard a Delta II rocket. Genesis will be on a journey to capture samples of the ions and elements in the solar wind and return them to Earth for scientists to use to determine the exact composition of the Sun and the solar system’s origin. NASA’s Genesis project in managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Lockheed Martin Astronautics built the Genesis spacecraft for NASA in Denver, Colo. The launch is scheduled for July 30 at 12:36 p.m. EDT KSC01pd1181

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral A...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second part of the fairing for the Genesis spacecraft arrives at the top of the gantry. The fairing will encapsulate t... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers help guide the crane moving Genesis spacecraft above the upper stage of the Delta rocket. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) long and 6.6 feet (2 meters) wide, with a wingspan of solar array 26 feet (7.9 meters) tip to tip. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to catch a wisp of the raw material of the Sun and return it to Earth with a spectacular mid-air helicopter capture. The sample return capsule is 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) in diameter and 52 inches (1.31 meters) tall. The mission’s goal is to collect and return to Earth just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The Genesis launch is scheduled for 12:36 p.m. EDT on July 30 from Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station KSC-01pp1297

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facil...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers help guide the crane moving Genesis spacecraft above the upper stage of the Delta rocket. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) long... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Genesis spacecraft is lowered onto the upper stage of the Delta rocket. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) long and 6.6 feet (2 meters) wide, with a wingspan of solar array 26 feet (7.9 meters) tip to tip. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to catch a wisp of the raw material of the Sun and return it to Earth with a spectacular mid-air helicopter capture. The sample return capsule is 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) in diameter and 52 inches (1.31 meters) tall. The mission’s goal is to collect and return to Earth just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The Genesis launch is scheduled for 12:36 p.m. EDT on July 30 from Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station KSC-01pp1298

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facil...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Genesis spacecraft is lowered onto the upper stage of the Delta rocket. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) long and 6.6 feet (2 meter... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers help guide the crane moving Genesis spacecraft toward the upper stage of the Delta rocket at right. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) long and 6.6 feet (2 meters) wide, with a wingspan of solar array 26 feet (7.9 meters) tip to tip. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to catch a wisp of the raw material of the Sun and return it to Earth with a spectacular mid-air helicopter capture. The sample return capsule is 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) in diameter and 52 inches (1.31 meters) tall. The mission’s goal is to collect and return to Earth just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The Genesis launch is scheduled for 12:36 p.m. EDT on July 30 from Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station KSC-01pp1296

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facil...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers help guide the crane moving Genesis spacecraft toward the upper stage of the Delta rocket at right. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 me... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers help guide a transportation canister over the Genesis spacecraft in preparation for its move to the pad. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) long and 6.6 feet (2 meters) wide, with a wingspan of solar array 26 feet (7.9 meters) tip to tip. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to catch a wisp of the raw material of the Sun and return it to Earth with a spectacular mid-air helicopter capture. The sample return capsule is 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) in diameter and 52 inches (1.31 meters) tall. The mission’s goal is to collect and return to Earth just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The Genesis launch is scheduled for 12:36 p.m. EDT on July 30 from Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station KSC-01pp1314

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facil...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers help guide a transportation canister over the Genesis spacecraft in preparation for its move to the pad. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers secure a transportation canister around the Genesis spacecraft in preparation for its move to the pad. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) long and 6.6 feet (2 meters) wide, with a wingspan of solar array 26 feet (7.9 meters) tip to tip. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to catch a wisp of the raw material of the Sun and return it to Earth with a spectacular mid-air helicopter capture. The sample return capsule is 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) in diameter and 52 inches (1.31 meters) tall. The mission’s goal is to collect and return to Earth just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The Genesis launch is scheduled for 12:36 p.m. EDT on July 30 from Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station KSC-01pp1316

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facil...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers secure a transportation canister around the Genesis spacecraft in preparation for its move to the pad. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers guide protective panels around the bottom of the Genesis spacecraft in preparation for its move to the pad. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) long and 6.6 feet (2 meters) wide, with a wingspan of solar array 26 feet (7.9 meters) tip to tip. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to catch a wisp of the raw material of the Sun and return it to Earth with a spectacular mid-air helicopter capture. The sample return capsule is 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) in diameter and 52 inches (1.31 meters) tall. The mission’s goal is to collect and return to Earth just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The Genesis launch is scheduled for 12:36 p.m. EDT on July 30 from Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station KSC-01pp1313

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facil...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers guide protective panels around the bottom of the Genesis spacecraft in preparation for its move to the pad. Genesis is 7.5 feet... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Genesis spacecraft, enclosed in its protective cover, is transported from the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility on its way to Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) long and 6.6 feet (2 meters) wide, with a wingspan of solar array 26 feet (7.9 meters) tip to tip. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to catch a wisp of the raw material of the Sun and return it to Earth with a spectacular mid-air helicopter capture. The sample return capsule is 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) in diameter and 52 inches (1.31 meters) tall. The mission’s goal is to collect and return to Earth just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The Genesis launch is scheduled for 12:36 p.m. EDT on July 30 from CCAFS KSC-01pp1338

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Genesis spacecraft, enclosed in its ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Genesis spacecraft, enclosed in its protective cover, is transported from the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility on its way to Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force S... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the tower at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the canister is lifted from around the Genesis spacecraft. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to catch a wisp of the raw material of the Sun and return it to Earth with a spectacular mid-air helicopter capture. The sample return capsule is 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) in diameter and 52 inches (1.31 meters) tall. The mission’s goal is to collect and return to Earth just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The Genesis launch is scheduled for 12:36 p.m. EDT on July 30 from CCAFS KSC-01pp1342

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the tower at Launch Complex 17-A, Cap...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the tower at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the canister is lifted from around the Genesis spacecraft. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Genesis spacecraft is lifted to the top of the launch tower. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) long and 6.6 feet (2 meters) wide, with a wingspan of solar array 26 feet (7.9 meters) tip to tip. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to catch a wisp of the raw material of the Sun and return it to Earth with a spectacular mid-air helicopter capture. The sample return capsule is 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) in diameter and 52 inches (1.31 meters) tall. The mission’s goal is to collect and return to Earth just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The Genesis launch is scheduled for 12:36 p.m. EDT on July 30 from CCAFS KSC-01pp1340

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral A...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Genesis spacecraft is lifted to the top of the launch tower. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) long and 6.6 feet (2 met... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Genesis spacecraft is lowered into place on the Boeing Delta II rocket. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to catch a wisp of the raw material of the Sun and return it to Earth with a spectacular mid-air helicopter capture. The sample return capsule is 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) in diameter and 52 inches (1.31 meters) tall. The mission’s goal is to collect and return to Earth just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The Genesis launch is scheduled for 12:36 p.m. EDT on July 30 from CCAFS KSC-01pp1341

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral A...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Genesis spacecraft is lowered into place on the Boeing Delta II rocket. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space missio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Inside the mobile service tower at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Genesis spacecraft waits for the first half of the fairing to be installed (behind it). Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) long and 6.6 feet (2 meters) wide, with a wingspan of solar array 26 feet (7.9 meters) tip to tip. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to collect and return to Earth just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The sample return capsule is 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) in diameter and 52 inches (1.31 meters) tall. The Genesis launch is scheduled for 12:36 p.m. EDT on July 30 from CCAFS KSC-01pp1394

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Inside the mobile service tower at Launc...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Inside the mobile service tower at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Genesis spacecraft waits for the first half of the fairing to be installed (behind it)... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Fairing installation around the Genesis spacecraft is complete inside the mobile service tower at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) long and 6.6 feet (2 meters) wide, with a wingspan of solar array 26 feet (7.9 meters) tip to tip. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to collect and return to Earth just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The sample return capsule is 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) in diameter and 52 inches (1.31 meters) tall. The Genesis launch is scheduled for 12:36 p.m. EDT on July 30 from CCAFS KSC-01pp1396

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Fairing installation around the Genesis ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Fairing installation around the Genesis spacecraft is complete inside the mobile service tower at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Genesis is 7.5 feet (2.3 me... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Mobile Service Tower (right), the Delta II rocket with the Genesis spacecraft on top sits on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, ready for liftoff. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to collect just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun -- and return them to Earth. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The Genesis launch is scheduled for Aug. 1, 2001, from CCAFS KSC01padig253

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Mobile Service Tow...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Mobile Service Tower (right), the Delta II rocket with the Genesis spacecraft on top sits on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, ready for ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- -- In this closeup of the Genesis spacecraft and Boeing Delta II launch vehicle, workers in rain gear check umbilicals on the launch tower. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to collect just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun -- and return them to Earth. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The spacecraft is scheduled to be launched at 12:21 p.m. EDT, Aug. 3, 2001 KSC-01pp1411

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- -- In this closeup of the Genesis spacec...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- -- In this closeup of the Genesis spacecraft and Boeing Delta II launch vehicle, workers in rain gear check umbilicals on the launch tower. Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Despite a cloudy sky and forecast of rain, preparation for launch of the Genesis spacecraft is underway on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The Mobile Service Tower begins rolling away from Genesis and its launch vehicle, the Boeing Delta II rocket . Genesis will be on a robotic NASA space mission to collect just 10 to 20 micrograms -- or the weight of a few grains of salt -- of solar wind, invisible charged particles that flow outward from the Sun -- and return them to Earth. This treasured smidgen of the Sun will be preserved in a special laboratory for study by scientists over the next century in search of answers to fundamental questions about the exact composition of our star and the birth of our solar system. The spacecraft is scheduled to be launched at 12:21 p.m. EDT, Aug. 3, 2001 KSC-01pp1410

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Despite a cloudy sky and forecast of rai...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Despite a cloudy sky and forecast of rain, preparation for launch of the Genesis spacecraft is underway on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The Mobile Service... More

Genesis in collection mode. NASA public domain image colelction.

Genesis in collection mode. NASA public domain image colelction.

Genesis spacecraft in collection mode. Artist's conception courtesy of JPL. Français : Vue d'artiste de la sonde Genesis entièrement déployée

Genesis insignia. NASA public domain image colelction.

Genesis insignia. NASA public domain image colelction.

Official mission insignia of the Genesis mission. Public domain photograph of a satellite, space exploration, NASA artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Backside of Collector Array of Genesis DSCN5667 large

Backside of Collector Array of Genesis DSCN5667 large

Français : Face arrière d'un des collecteurs après son retour sur TerreEnglish: Backside of Collector Array in the UTTR Cleanroom Hours After Recovery

Genesis Concentrator Target Post Return dsc 0060

Genesis Concentrator Target Post Return dsc 0060

Français : Cible du concentrateur de Genesis après son retour sur Terre English: The concentrator target from the Genesis probe after recovery. These were the number one priority for science, as they measure ... More

Genesis recovery 09.09.2004

Genesis recovery 09.09.2004