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Milky Way from "L'Espace céleste et la nature tropicale, description physique de l'univers ... préface de M. Babinet, dessins de Yan' Dargent"

Milky Way from "L'Espace céleste et la nature tropicale, description ...

This image has been taken from scan 000053 from "L'Espace céleste et la nature tropicale, description physique de l'univers ... préface de M. Babinet, dessins de Yan' Dargent". The title and subject terms of ... More

Milky Way from "L'Espace céleste et la nature tropicale, description physique de l'univers ... préface de M. Babinet, dessins de Yan' Dargent"

Milky Way from "L'Espace céleste et la nature tropicale, description ...

This image has been taken from scan 000052 from "L'Espace céleste et la nature tropicale, description physique de l'univers ... préface de M. Babinet, dessins de Yan' Dargent". The title and subject terms of ... More

Milky Way above the Gates of Lodore  This is a test

Milky Way above the Gates of Lodore This is a test

The Gates of Lodore, named by one of John Wesley Powell's oar men on his first trip along the Green River, is the northernmost area of the monument. This is a test

Festival of a star near the Milky Way

Festival of a star near the Milky Way

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Milky way near Messier II. Photomechanical print.

Milky way near Messier II. Photomechanical print.

Public domain illustrated book page scan, photomechanical print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Milky Way - Public domain dedication, National Gallery of Art

The Milky Way - Public domain dedication, National Gallery of Art

Public domain image of German master print from the National Gallery of Art collection, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Vintergatan från Östra Storgatan i Jönköping.

Vintergatan från Östra Storgatan i Jönköping.

Vintergatan från Östra Storgatan i Jönköping. Public domain photograph of 19th-century Sweden, building, landmark, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Milky Way over Hickman Bridge - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Milky Way over Hickman Bridge - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capitol building,... More

Milky Way over Chimney Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Milky Way over Chimney Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Milky Way above a rocky hill

The Milky Way above a rocky hill

The Milky Way rises above a rocky hill, with some Juniper and Pinyon Pine trees on its flanks.

Rangers After Dark - National Parks Gallery

Rangers After Dark - National Parks Gallery

Park Rangers enjoy the park after dark as well! Look for any astronomy programs that are going on in a dark skies park near you and experience the wonder of seeing the Milky Way from horizon to horizon.

Night Sky Over Chisos Mountains

Night Sky Over Chisos Mountains

Night Sky over the Chisos Mountains Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Lunar Cycles

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Lunar Cycles

As the moon wanes and waxes, some of the best times to go into TRNP at night when the moon reaches either end of the spectrum in its cycle (full and/or new). During the full moon, one can easily go hiking by mo... More

The Milky Way over the bell tower

The Milky Way over the bell tower

Mission founder, navigator, cartographer, and astronomer Father Eusebio Francisco Kino would have gazed at the night skies above Tumacácori.

The Milky Way over the Harpers Corner trailhead

The Milky Way over the Harpers Corner trailhead

A bright Milky Way goes from the upper right to the lower left. Below is a silhouette of the hills and cliffs near the Harpers Corner trailhead. There is also a slight moon glow in the lower left.

Milky Way over Star Party at CEBR

Milky Way over Star Party at CEBR

Public domain photograph - night sky, astronomy, universe, space, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Milky Way over Hickman Bridge - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Milky Way over Hickman Bridge - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capitol building,... More

The Quarry Exhibit Hall under the night sky

The Quarry Exhibit Hall under the night sky

The Quarry Exhibit hall is the building holding the national monument’s wall of Dinosaur bones. It is shown here lit from within. Night stars shine above it with a faint Milky Way.

[The Earth with the Milky Way and moon]

[The Earth with the Milky Way and moon]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1934:0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Future of the Earth" by Maurice Maeterlinck, Cosmopolitan, 64:41 (Mar. 1... More

The Milky Way in Brooklyn. Where under nourished children are gaining weight and health at the red Cross Nutrition Center

The Milky Way in Brooklyn. Where under nourished children are gaining ...

Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card. Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: Atlantic Division. Gift; American National Red Cross 1944 and 1952. General infor... More

The Milky Way - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congress

The Milky Way - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congr...

Mason Opera House "The Milky Way" By Lynn Root and Harry Clork Now! (Content)

The Milky Way - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congress

The Milky Way - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congr...

Text on Poster: Empire Theatre – Salem Home of the Spoken Drama Week of Dec. 13 Federal Theatre presents The Milky Way Evenings at 8:15 A Can Full of Hilarity Next on Stage Week A Charming Comedy Poma... More

The Milky Way - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congress

The Milky Way - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congr...

Text on Poster: From Milkman to Fight Champion “The Milky Way” by Lynn Root & Harry Clork Alcazar Aug 8th Federal Theatre Project Div. of W.P.A. (Content)

The Milky Way 1 - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congress

The Milky Way 1 - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Con...

Mason Opera House starts Tue Aug 2 Two Weeks Only The Milky Way by Lynn Root and Harry Clork (Content)

The Milky Way - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congress

The Milky Way - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congr...

Savoy aug 25 to 28 matinee Saturday for delirious dizzy daffy comedy your Federal Theatre presents The Milky Way division WPA (Content)

The Milky Way - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congress

The Milky Way - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congr...

Baker Federal Theatre 1447 Lawrence St The Milky Way a hilarious comedy by Lynn Root and Harry Clork aug 3 thru 7 aug 10 thru 14 8:30 pm reservations keystone 5832 25c and 40c div WPA (Content)

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - MISC. - INFLIGHT (MILKY WAY) - OUTER SPACE

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - MISC. - INFLIGHT (MILKY WAY) - OUTER SPACE

S66-45328 (19 July 1966) --- Ultraviolet spectra of stars in the Carina-Vela region of the southern Milky Way. These objective-grating spectra were obtained by astronauts John W. Young and Michael Collins durin... More

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - MISC. - INFLIGHT (MILKY WAY) - OUTER SPACE

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - MISC. - INFLIGHT (MILKY WAY) - OUTER SPACE

S66-45314 (19 July 1966) --- Ultraviolet spectra of stars in the region of the Southern Cross. These objective-grating spectra were obtained by astronauts John W. Young and Michael Collins during Gemini-10 stan... More

Skylab. NASA Skylab space station

Skylab. NASA Skylab space station

This photograph shows a telescopic camera for ultraviolet star photography for Skylab's Ultraviolet Panorama experiment (S183) placed in the Skylab airlock. The S183 experiment was designed to obtain ultraviole... More

Skylab. NASA Skylab space station - Public domain map

Skylab. NASA Skylab space station - Public domain map

This image shows the Milky Way as seen from the solar system. The shaded regions are those scanned by the Skylab experiment Galactic X-Ray Mapping (S150). The galactic center is approximately at the center of t... More

Skylab. NASA Skylab space station

Skylab. NASA Skylab space station

This photograph describes details of the telescopic camera for ultraviolet star photography for Skylab's Ultraviolet Panorama experiment (S183) placed in the Skylab airlock. The S183 experiment was designed to ... More

OSO Launch. NASA public domain image colelction.

OSO Launch. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA successfully launched more than 200 Earth-orbiting satellites, including Goddard's eighth Orbiting Solar Observatory aboard this Delta rocket on June 21,1975, at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The satellite-the ... More

A very large star in the middle of a galaxy. Orion nebula space cosmos.

A very large star in the middle of a galaxy. Orion nebula space cosmos...

Free images of Universe. Download Universe art and posters. Use free Universe pictures without any copyright restrictions.

Space Science. NASA public domain image colelction.

Space Science. NASA public domain image colelction.

The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as M31 since it is the 31st object on Messier's list of diffuse sky objects, is the nearest large galaxy to our own Milky Way galaxy. Our galaxy is thought to look much like And... More

Alien united nations : note - Public domain document scan

Alien united nations : note - Public domain document scan

A short note from Carl Sagan on the need to "figure out how to live with high technology" and "avoid nuclear war." Sagan suggests that "there are at this moment a million advanced civilizations in the Milky Wa... More

Milky way - The real shape of our galaxy is revealed in this infrared image obtained by IRAS. Infrared light penetrates the dust clouds and shows that the galaxy appears as a thin disk, just like the edge-on spiral galaxies we see throughtout the cosmos. The bulge in the band is the center of the galaxy. The yellow and green knots and blobs scattered along the band are giant clouds of interstellar gas and dust heated by nearby stars. ARC-1983-AC83-0768-2

Milky way - The real shape of our galaxy is revealed in this infrared ...

Milky way - The real shape of our galaxy is revealed in this infrared image obtained by IRAS. Infrared light penetrates the dust clouds and shows that the galaxy appears as a thin disk, just like the edge-on sp... More

Milky way - This image of the center of our galaxy was produced from observtons made by the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS). The infrared telescope carried by IRAS sees through the dust and gas that obscures stars and other objects when viewed by optical telescopes. The bulge in the band is the center of the galaxy. The knots and blobs scattered along the band are giant clouds of interstellar gas and dust heated by nearby stars. Some are wrmed by newly formed stars in the surrounding cloud and some are heated by nearby massive, hot, blue stars tens of thousands of times brighter than our Sun. ARC-1983-A83-0768-1

Milky way - This image of the center of our galaxy was produced from o...

Milky way - This image of the center of our galaxy was produced from observtons made by the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS). The infrared telescope carried by IRAS sees through the dust and gas that obsc... More

This artist's concept illustrates the ring of material discovered by the Infrared Astronomical Satellite around the star Vega. IRAS scientists believe the material probably consists of dust and small objects resembling meteors. As depicted here, the ring of particles is thin enough toallow light from distant stars to shine through. The plane of the Milky Way is to the right. ARC-1983-AC83-0768-4

This artist's concept illustrates the ring of material discovered by t...

This artist's concept illustrates the ring of material discovered by the Infrared Astronomical Satellite around the star Vega. IRAS scientists believe the material probably consists of dust and small objects re... More

Artist: Gebing Artist's conception of a newborne star, still hidden in visible light by the dust clouds within which it formed, shows matter in orbit around the rotating star. Such leftover debris may eventually form comets, planets, satellites, and asteroids. Material squeezed out by the formation process is thought to be ejected along the star's rotation axis in relatively narrow, high-velocity streams of matter. (ref: SIRTF borchure 'A Window on Cosmic Birth 1987) -- Milky Way with Black hole ARC-1985-AC85-0199-5

Artist: Gebing Artist's conception of a newborne star, still hidden in...

Artist: Gebing Artist's conception of a newborne star, still hidden in visible light by the dust clouds within which it formed, shows matter in orbit around the rotating star. Such leftover debris may eventuall... More

Glittering Metropolis. NASA public domain image colelction.

Glittering Metropolis. NASA public domain image colelction.

Description: Like a whirl of shiny flakes sparkling in a snow globe, Hubble caught this glimpse of many hundreds of thousands of stars moving about in the globular cluster M13, one of the brightest and best-kno... More

Quintuplet Cluster. NASA public domain image colelction.

Quintuplet Cluster. NASA public domain image colelction.

(September 16, 1997) Penetrating 25,000 light-years of obscuring dust and myriad stars, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has provided the clearest view yet of one of the largest young clusters of stars inside our ... More

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) have identified what may be the most luminous star known; a celestial mammoth that releases up to 10-million times the power of the Sun and is big enough to fi... More

N81 in the Small Magellanic Cloud

N81 in the Small Magellanic Cloud

(September 24, 1997) A NASA Hubble Space Telescope "family portrait" of young, ultra-bright stars nested in their embryonic cloud of glowing gases. The celestial maternity ward, called N81, is located 200,000 l... More

A Swarm of Ancient Stars. NASA public domain image colelction.

A Swarm of Ancient Stars. NASA public domain image colelction.

(July 1, 1999) This stellar swarm is M80 (NGC 6093), one of the densest of the 147 known globular star clusters in the Milky Way galaxy. Located about 28,000 light-years from Earth, M80 contains hundreds of tho... More

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) was launched July 22, 1999 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, STS-93 mission. This image was produced by combining a dozen CXO observations made of a 130 light-year region... More

A Grazing Encounter Between Two Spiral Galaxies

A Grazing Encounter Between Two Spiral Galaxies

(November 4, 1999) The larger and more massive galaxy is cataloged as NGC 2207 (on the left in the Hubble Heritage image), and the smaller one on the right is IC 2163. Strong tidal forces from NGC 2207 have dis... More

Light and Shadow in the Carina Nebula

Light and Shadow in the Carina Nebula

(February 3, 2000) Previously unseen details of a mysterious, complex structure within the Carina Nebula (NGC 3372) are revealed by this image of the "Keyhole Nebula," obtained with NASA's Hubble Space Telescop... More

Variable Stars in a Distant Spiral Galaxy

Variable Stars in a Distant Spiral Galaxy

(May 1, 1999) A NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) view of the magnificent spiral galaxy NGC 4603, the most distant galaxy in which a special class of pulsating stars called Cepheid variables have been found. It... More

The Glowing Eye of NGC 6751. NASA public domain image colelction.

The Glowing Eye of NGC 6751. NASA public domain image colelction.

(June 6, 2000) Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have obtained images of the strikingly unusual planetary nebula, NGC 6751. Glowing in the constellation Aquila like a giant eye, the nebula is a cl... More

Stars over Green River Campground

Stars over Green River Campground

The night sky shows with lots of stars including the Milky Way over Blue Mountain and the Green River Campground. Artificial lights from the restrooms light up the campground.

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This image shows the central region of the spiral galaxy NGC 4631 as seen edge-on from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) and the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The Chandra data, shown in blue and purple, provi... More

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

The Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) has made a sturning, high-energy panorama of the central regions of our Milky Way galaxy. The findings are an important step toward understanding the most active area of the ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, workers check the deployment of the cover of the telescope on the GALEX satellite. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0485

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, workers check the deployment of the cover of the telescope on the GALEX satellite. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting sp... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, a worker inspects the GALEX satellite after its rotation on a stand. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0477

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, a worker inspects the GALEX satellite after its rotation on a stand. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, workers check the deployment of the cover of the telescope on the GALEX satellite. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0486

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, workers check the deployment of the cover of the telescope on the GALEX satellite. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting sp... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility look over the GALEX satellite before solar array testing. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0481

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing F...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility look over the GALEX satellite before solar array testing. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, a worker checks over the GALEX satellite on a rotation stand. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0478

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, a worker checks over the GALEX satellite on a rotation stand. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that wi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, workers check the deployment of the cover of the telescope on the GALEX satellite. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0483

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, workers check the deployment of the cover of the telescope on the GALEX satellite. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting sp... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The GALEX satellite is rotated to vertical again for solar array testing in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0479

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The GALEX satellite is rotated to vertic...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The GALEX satellite is rotated to vertical again for solar array testing in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telesc... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, the GALEX satellite has been moved to a rotation stand. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0476

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facilit...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, the GALEX satellite has been moved to a rotation stand. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that will ob... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers prepare the GALEX satellite for solar array testing in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0480

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers prepare the GALEX satellite for s...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers prepare the GALEX satellite for solar array testing in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that will ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, workers check the deployment of the cover of the telescope on the GALEX satellite. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0484

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, workers check the deployment of the cover of the telescope on the GALEX satellite. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting sp... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, workers check the deployment of the cover of the telescope on the GALEX satellite. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0482

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, workers check the deployment of the cover of the telescope on the GALEX satellite. The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) is an orbiting sp... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The solar array panels on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite are deployed during processing in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility. The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0490

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The solar array panels on the Galaxy Evo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The solar array panels on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite are deployed during processing in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility. The GALEX is an orbiting space te... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility check the solar array panels on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite after they were deployed. The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0491

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing F...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility check the solar array panels on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite after they were deployed. The GALEX is an orbiting s... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The solar array panels on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite are deployed during processing in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility. The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0488

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The solar array panels on the Galaxy Evol...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The solar array panels on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite are deployed during processing in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility. The GALEX is an orbiting space tel... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The solar array panels on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite are deployed during processing in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility. The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0489

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The solar array panels on the Galaxy Evo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The solar array panels on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite are deployed during processing in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility. The GALEX is an orbiting space te... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite is ready for deployment of its solar array panels during processing in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility. The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0487

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) sat...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite is ready for deployment of its solar array panels during processing in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility. The GALEX is an orbitin... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility check the solar array panels on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite after they were deployed. The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25 via a Pegasus rocket. KSC-03pd0492

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility check the solar array panels on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite after they were deployed. The GALEX is an orbiting ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   The Orbital Sciences Corp.'s L-1011 aircraft arrives at the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, with the Pegasus rocket attached below.  The Pegasus will carry ito orbit the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX), an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission, GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25. KSC-03pd0504

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Orbital Sciences Corp.'s L-1011 ai...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Orbital Sciences Corp.'s L-1011 aircraft arrives at the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, with the Pegasus rocket attached below. The Pegasus will carry ito orbi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Orbital Sciences Corp.'s L-1011 aircraft arrives at the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, with the Pegasus rocket attached below.  The Pegasus will carry into space the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX), an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission, GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25. KSC-03pd0505

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Orbital Sciences Corp.'s L-1011 airc...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Orbital Sciences Corp.'s L-1011 aircraft arrives at the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, with the Pegasus rocket attached below. The Pegasus will carry into space... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Orbital Sciences Corp.'s L-1011 aircraft sits on the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, with the Pegasus rocket attached below.  The Pegasus will carry into space the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX), an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25. KSC-03pd0506

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Orbital Sciences Corp.'s L-1011 airc...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Orbital Sciences Corp.'s L-1011 aircraft sits on the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, with the Pegasus rocket attached below. The Pegasus will carry into space th... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle is inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at KSC. There it will be mated to the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX). The Pegasus will carry into orbit the GALEX, a space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25. KSC-03pd0513

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle is inside the...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle is inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at KSC. There it will be mated to the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX). The Pegasus will carry in... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle is moved from the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at KSC. There it will be mated to the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX). The Pegasus will carry into orbit the GALEX, a space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25. KSC-03pd0510

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle is moved from...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle is moved from the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at KSC. There it will be mated to the Gal... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The Pegasus launch vehicle is on a transporter, ready to be moved from the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at KSC. There it will be mated to the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX).  The Pegasus will carry the GALEX, an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history, into orbit. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25. KSC-03pd0507

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle is on a tran...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle is on a transporter, ready to be moved from the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at KSC. Th... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle is moved from the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at KSC. There it will be mated to the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX).  The Pegasus will carry into orbit the GALEX, a space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25. KSC-03pd0509

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle is moved from...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle is moved from the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at KSC. There it will be mated to the Gal... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle enters the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at KSC. There it will be mated to the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX). The Pegasus will carry into orbit the GALEX, a space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25. KSC-03pd0512

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle enters the Mu...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle enters the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at KSC. There it will be mated to the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX). The Pegasus will carry into ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As darkness falls, the Pegasus launch vehicle arrives at the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at KSC. There it will be mated to the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX). The Pegasus will carry into orbit the GALEX, a space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25. KSC-03pd0511

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As darkness falls, the Pegasus launch veh...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As darkness falls, the Pegasus launch vehicle arrives at the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at KSC. There it will be mated to the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX). The Pe... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle is on a transporter, ready to be moved from the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at KSC. There it will be mated to the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX).  The Pegasus will carry into orbit the GALEX, an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. Led by the California Institute of Technology, GALEX will conduct several first-of-a-kind sky surveys, including an extra-galactic (beyond our galaxy) ultraviolet all-sky survey. During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding of how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  GALEX is due to be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station March 25. KSC-03pd0508

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle is on a trans...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus launch vehicle is on a transporter, ready to be moved from the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at KSC. The... More

SST and the Milky Way, an Artist Concept

SST and the Milky Way, an Artist Concept

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope whizzes in front of a brilliant, infrared view of the Milky Way galaxy plane in this artistic depiction. NASA/JPL

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -  Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility begin demating the Galaxy Evolution Explorer  (GALEX) spacecraft from the Pegasus XL launch vehicle.  Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its launch.  The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history.  During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  The GALEX launch date is under review. KSC-03pd0797

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility begin demating the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft from the Pegasus XL launch vehicle. Foreign object debris shields... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -  The Galaxy Evolution Explorer  (GALEX) spacecraft is lowered toward a work stand.  Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its launch.  The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history.  During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  The GALEX launch date is under review. KSC-03pd0803

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) s...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is lowered toward a work stand. Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its launch. The GALEX is an orbiting spac... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer  (GALEX) spacecraft is moved away from the Pegasus XL launch vehicle.  Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its launch.  The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history.  During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  The GALEX launch date is under review. KSC-03pd0799

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) sp...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is moved away from the Pegasus XL launch vehicle. Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its launch. The GALEX is... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -  The Galaxy Evolution Explorer  (GALEX) spacecraft is placed on a work stand.  Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its launch.  The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history.  During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  The GALEX launch date is under review. KSC-03pd0804

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) s...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is placed on a work stand. Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its launch. The GALEX is an orbiting space tel... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -  Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility check the Galaxy Evolution Explorer  (GALEX) spacecraft as it is removed from the Pegasus XL launch vehicle.  Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its launch.  The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history.  During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  The GALEX launch date is under review. KSC-03pd0798

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility check the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft as it is removed from the Pegasus XL launch vehicle. Foreign object debris... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility prepare to demate the Galaxy Evolution Explorer  (GALEX) spacecraft from the Pegasus XL launch vehicle.  Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its launch.  The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history.  During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  The GALEX launch date is under review. KSC-03pd0796

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility prepare to demate the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft from the Pegasus XL launch vehicle. Foreign object debris shie... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -  The Galaxy Evolution Explorer  (GALEX) spacecraft is lifted toward a work stand (in the foreground).  Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its launch.  The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history.  During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  The GALEX launch date is under review. KSC-03pd0801

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) s...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is lifted toward a work stand (in the foreground). Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its launch. The GALEX ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -  The Galaxy Evolution Explorer  (GALEX) spacecraft is lifted away from the Pegasus XL launch vehicle after demating.  Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its launch.  The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history.  During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  The GALEX launch date is under review. KSC-03pd0800

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) s...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is lifted away from the Pegasus XL launch vehicle after demating. Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its laun... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer  (GALEX) spacecraft is moved toward a work stand (in the foreground).  Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its launch.  The GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history.  During its 29-month mission GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed.  The GALEX launch date is under review. KSC-03pd0802

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) sp...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is moved toward a work stand (in the foreground). Foreign object debris shields will be installed before its launch. The GALEX is... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Technicians lift the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft into a vertical position after it is demated from its Pegasus launch vehicle in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility. A borescope inspection will be conducted to locate a small fastener and associated clip missing from a demated connector identified during preflight testing. GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. During its 29-month mission, GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding to how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed. The GALEX launch date in late April is currently under review. KSC-03pd0861

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians lift the Galaxy Evolution Ex...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians lift the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft into a vertical position after it is demated from its Pegasus launch vehicle in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Fa... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is demated from its Pegasus launch vehicle and secured to a workstand in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.  A borescope inspection will be conducted to locate a small fastener and associated clip missing from a demated connector identified during preflight testing.  GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. During its 29-month mission, GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding to how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed. The GALEX launch date in late April is currently under review. KSC-03pd0856

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) sp...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is demated from its Pegasus launch vehicle and secured to a workstand in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility. A borescope ins... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft awaits inspection after being moved into a vertical position in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.  On the right is the Pegasus launch vehicle from which it was demated. A borescope inspection will be conducted on the spacecraft to locate a small fastener and associated clip missing from a demated connector identified during preflight testing. GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. During its 29-month mission, GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding to how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed. The GALEX launch date in late April is currently under review. KSC-03pd0864

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) sp...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft awaits inspection after being moved into a vertical position in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility. On the right is the Pega... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is demated from its Pegasus launch vehicle and secured to a workstand in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.  A borescope inspection will be conducted to locate a small fastener and associated clip missing from a demated connector identified during preflight testing.  GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. During its 29-month mission, GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding to how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed. The GALEX launch date in late April is currently under review. KSC-03pd0855

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) sp...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is demated from its Pegasus launch vehicle and secured to a workstand in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility. A borescope ins... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Technicians prepare to lift the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft into a vertical position after it is demated from its Pegasus launch vehicle in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.  A borescope inspection will be conducted to locate a small fastener and associated clip missing from a demated connector identified during preflight testing.  GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. During its 29-month mission, GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding to how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed. The GALEX launch date in late April is currently under review. KSC-03pd0857

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians prepare to lift the Galaxy E...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians prepare to lift the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft into a vertical position after it is demated from its Pegasus launch vehicle in the Payload Hazardous S... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Technicians verify that the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is secure on its workstand after being moved into a vertical position in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.  On the right is the Pegasus launch vehicle from which it was demated. A borescope inspection will be conducted on the spacecraft to locate a small fastener and associated clip missing from a demated connector identified during preflight testing. GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. During its 29-month mission, GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding to how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed. The GALEX launch date in late April is currently under review. KSC-03pd0862

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians verify that the Galaxy Evolu...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians verify that the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is secure on its workstand after being moved into a vertical position in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Fa... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Technicians prepare to lift the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft into a vertical position after it is demated from its Pegasus launch vehicle in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility. A borescope inspection will be conducted to locate a small fastener and associated clip missing from a demated connector identified during preflight testing. GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. During its 29-month mission, GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding to how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed. The GALEX launch date in late April is currently under review. KSC-03pd0859

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians prepare to lift the Galaxy E...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians prepare to lift the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft into a vertical position after it is demated from its Pegasus launch vehicle in the Payload Hazardous S... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft awaits inspection after being moved into a vertical position in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.  On the right is the Pegasus launch vehicle from which it was demated. A borescope inspection will be conducted on the spacecraft to locate a small fastener and associated clip missing from a demated connector identified during preflight testing.  GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. During its 29-month mission, GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding to how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed. The GALEX launch date in late April is currently under review. KSC-03pd0863

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) sp...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft awaits inspection after being moved into a vertical position in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility. On the right is the Pega... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Technicians prepare to lift the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft into a vertical position after it is demated from its Pegasus launch vehicle in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility. A borescope inspection will be conducted to locate a small fastener and associated clip missing from a demated connector identified during preflight testing. GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. During its 29-month mission, GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding to how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed. The GALEX launch date in late April is currently under review. KSC-03pd0858

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians prepare to lift the Galaxy E...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians prepare to lift the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft into a vertical position after it is demated from its Pegasus launch vehicle in the Payload Hazardous S... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Technicians lift the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft into a vertical position after it is demated from its Pegasus launch vehicle in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility. A borescope inspection will be conducted to locate a small fastener and associated clip missing from a demated connector identified during preflight testing. GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. During its 29-month mission, GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding to how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed. The GALEX launch date in late April is currently under review. KSC-03pd0860

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians lift the Galaxy Evolution Ex...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians lift the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft into a vertical position after it is demated from its Pegasus launch vehicle in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Fa... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Foreign object debris shields are installed and a borescope inspection is conducted on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.  On the left is the Pegasus launch vehicle from which it was demated. Technicians are looking for a small fastener and associated clip missing from a demated connector identified during preflight testing. GALEX is an orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history. During its 29-month mission, GALEX will produce the first comprehensive map of a Universe of galaxies under construction, bringing more understanding to how galaxies like the Milky Way were formed. The GALEX launch date in late April is currently under review. KSC-03pd0865

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Foreign object debris shields are instal...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Foreign object debris shields are installed and a borescope inspection is conducted on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.... More

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