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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mate to L-1011
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Nov 28, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mate to L-1011

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket is mated to the company's L-1011...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mate to L-1011
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Nov 28, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mate to L-1011

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket is transported to be mated to the...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mate to L-1011
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Nov 28, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mate to L-1011

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket is mated to the company's L-1011...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mate to L-1011
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Nov 28, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mate to L-1011

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket is mated to the company's L-1011...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mate to L-1011
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Nov 28, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mate to L-1011

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket is mated to the company's L-1011...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mate to L-1011
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Nov 28, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mate to L-1011

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket is mated to the company's L-1011...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Arrival
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Aug 15, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Arrival

The LOFTID spacecraft has arrived at B836 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00003
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Feb 2, 2009

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Delta II stands ready to launch the NOAA-N Prime spacecraft from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. This new...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1603
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Feb 6, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- The sun sets in the west behind Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base where...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1602
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Feb 6, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- The sun sets in the west behind Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base where...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

1st Lieutenant Kristina Williams, weather officer, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, right, discusses...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Prelaunch Briefing
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May 21, 2018

GRACE-FO Prelaunch Briefing

Capt. Jennifer Haden, weather officer, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, discusses the weather forecast...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS-PLA Canister to RV-PLA
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Sep 8, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS-PLA Canister to RV-PLA

The LOFTID spacecraft lift and mate PASS-PLA Canister to RV-PLA at B836, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV

The LOFTID spacecraft stack is lifted and mate to the GTV at B836, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Work Stand
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Aug 25, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Work Stand

The LOFTID spacecraft RV is lifted to a work stand inside the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Fit Check - TIMELAPSE
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Aug 13, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Fit Check - TIMELAPSE

JPSS-2 Atlas V fairing is fit checked inside Astrotech at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA
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Sep 7, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA

The LOFTID spacecraft lift and mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA at B836, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture

The LOFTID spacecraft lift RV to turnover fixture inside B836 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Lift to Vertical
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Aug 11, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Lift to Vertical

JPSS-2 Atlas V fairing is lifted to a vertical position inside Astrotech at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack

The LOFTID spacecraft PASS-C adapter is lifted and mated to the stack at B836, Vandenberg Space Force Base in...

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NASA image: VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF.- At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., spacecraft functional testing is underway on the SciSat-1. The solar arrays are being attached and the communications systems are also being checked out. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Jul 12, 2003

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF.- At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., spacecraft functional testing is underway on the SciSat-1. The solar arrays are being attached and the communications systems are also being checked out. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

NASA image: VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF.- At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., spacecraft functional testing is underway on the SciSat-1. The solar arrays are being attached and the communications systems are also being checked out. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Jul 12, 2003

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF.- At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., spacecraft functional testing is underway on the SciSat-1. The solar arrays are being attached and the communications systems are also being checked out. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

NASA image: VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At Vandenberg AFB, Calif., a solar array is installed on the SciSat-1 spacecraft. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Jul 29, 2003

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At Vandenberg AFB, Calif., a solar array is installed on the SciSat-1 spacecraft. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At Vandenberg AFB, Calif., a solar array is installed on the SciSat-1...

NASA image: VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF.- At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., spacecraft functional testing is underway on the SciSat-1. The solar arrays are being attached and the communications systems are also being checked out. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Jul 12, 2003

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF.- At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., spacecraft functional testing is underway on the SciSat-1. The solar arrays are being attached and the communications systems are also being checked out. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

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NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
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