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Capability and availability - Political cartoon, public domain image

Capability and availability - Political cartoon, public domain image

Sharply critical of both the Democratic and Whig choice of presidential candidates in 1852, the artist laments the nomination of two soldiers, Winfield Scott (center) and Franklin Pierce (far right), in prefere... More

A US Navy (USN) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to the "Tigertails" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 125 (VAW-125) taxis on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) in the Atlantic Ocean. The EISENHOWER is conducting a Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation

A US Navy (USN) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to the "Tigertails" of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LI3 Sharay Bennett, USN Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Sailors perform corrosion control on the flight deck aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during the ship's selected restricted availability.

Sailors perform corrosion control on the flight deck aboard the Navy's...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 03, 2018) Sailors perform corrosion control on the flight deck aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during the ship's selected restricted availabi... More

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) executes a high-speed port side turn in choppy seas, while the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN is underway in the Atlantic Ocean (AOC) undergoing sea trials after completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Norfolk, Virginia (VA)

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Craig R. Spiering, Usn Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Third Class (AW3) Garrette Keller, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Four (HS-4) mans a 7.62 mm M240D machine gun aboard a SH-60 Seahawk while acting as plane guard for the Nimitz Class: Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), and embarked Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW-14) while the ship is underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) in the Pacific Ocean

US Navy (USN) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Third Class (AW3) Garr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Christopher Brown, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Sailors watch as USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) gets underway from Naval Air Station North Island to conduct sea trials as the final stage of a six-month planned incremental availability.

Sailors watch as USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) gets underway from Naval Air...

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 01, 2012) Sailors watch as USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) gets underway from Naval Air Station North Island to conduct sea trials as the final stage of a six-month planned incremental availability. (U... More

U.S. Navy Hose Team One Sailors prepare to enter a smoke-filled compartment to combat a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) on Oct. 14, 2006, while the NIMITZ is currently underway conducting a tailored ships training availability (TSTA) off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Shannon E. Renfroe) (Released)

U.S. Navy Hose Team One Sailors prepare to enter a smoke-filled compar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Shannon E. Renfroe, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), participate in a pie eating competition during a 4th of July celebration on the flight deck. The STENNIS and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9) are currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting a Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA)

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Paul J. Perkins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

Shipyard workers use precision instruments to align The U.S. Navy Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) onto blocks in dry-dock 6 at Naval Station Shipyard, Puget Sound, Wash. The USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) will undergo repair and refurbishment as part of a dry-dock Planned Incremental Availability period. Sept. 8, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN James R. Evans) (Released)

Shipyard workers use precision instruments to align The U.S. Navy Nimi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN James R. Evans, USN Releas... More

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Feb. 26, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sits in a dry dock at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia during a docking planned incremental availability.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Feb. 26, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Feb. 26, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sits in a dry dock, Feb. 26, 2019, at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia during a docking planned incrementa... More

Shotgun over the door for sake of quick availability in farmer's home. Crowley, Louisiana

Shotgun over the door for sake of quick availability in farmer's home....

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Lockheed Martin Atlas Centaur IIA (AC-144) rocket is lifted up the launch tower. The rocket will be used in the launch of TDRS-J, scheduled for Nov. 20. The third in a series of telemetry satellites, TDRS-J will help replenish the current constellation of geosynchronous TDRS satellites. The TDRS System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-Earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until about 2017. KSC-02pd1525

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral A...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Lockheed Martin Atlas Centaur IIA (AC-144) rocket is lifted up the launch tower. The rocket will be used in the launch o... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers make adjustments on the first part of the fairing around the TDRS-J satellite before encapsulation continues. The satellite is scheduled to be launched aboard a Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA-Centaur rocket from Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., on Dec. 4. The third in a series of telemetry satellites, TDRS-J will help replenish the current constellation of geosynchronous TDRS satellites. The TDRS System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-Earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until about 2017. KSC-02pd1776

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers make adjustments on the first p...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers make adjustments on the first part of the fairing around the TDRS-J satellite before encapsulation continues. The satellite is scheduled to be launched aboard a Lockheed M... More

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON -- STS123-S-001-- STS-123 continues assembly of the International Space Station (ISS). The primary mission objectives include rotating an expedition crew member and installing both the first component of the Japanese Experimental Module (the Experimental Logistics Module - Pressurized Section [ELM-PS]) and the Canadian Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM). In addition, STS-123 will deliver various spare ISS components and leave behind the sensor boom used for inspecting the shuttle's thermal protection system. A follow-on mission to ISS will utilize and then return home with this sensor boom. A total of four spacewalks are planned to accomplish these tasks. The mission will also require the use of both the shuttle and ISS robotic arms. STS-123 will utilize the Station-Shuttle Power Transfer System to extend the docked portion of the mission to 11 days, with a total planned duration of 15 days. The crew patch depicts the space shuttle in orbit with the crew names trailing behind. STS-123's major additions to ISS (the ELM-PS installation with the shuttle robotic arm and the fully constructed SPDM) are both illustrated. The ISS is shown in the configuration that the STS-123 crew will encounter when they arrive. The NASA insignia design for shuttle flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the form of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy, which is not anticipated, it will be publicly announced. KSC-08pd0363

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON -- STS123-S-001-- STS-123 continues asse...

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON -- STS123-S-001-- STS-123 continues assembly of the International Space Station (ISS). The primary mission objectives include rotating an expedition crew member and installing bot... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) make final adjustments on the nose fairing surrounding the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I). The second in a new series of telemetry satellites, TDRS-I replenishes the existing on-orbit fleet of six spacecraft. The TDRS System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-Earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until about 2017. Launch of TDRS-I is scheduled for March 8 aboard a Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket from Pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station KSC-02pd0174

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and E...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) make final adjustments on the nose fairing surrounding the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I). Th... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A crane is lifted from the SLF to attach to the container with the TDRS-J spacecraft inside (at left). The container will be placed on a transporter and taken to the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2). TDRS-J is the third in the current series of three Tracking and Data Relay Satellites designed to replenish the existing on-orbit fleet of six spacecraft, the first of which was launched in 1983. The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope, and launch support for some expendable vehicles. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until approximately 2017. KSC-02pd1574

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A crane is lifted from the SLF to attach...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A crane is lifted from the SLF to attach to the container with the TDRS-J spacecraft inside (at left). The container will be placed on a transporter and taken to the Spacecraft Ass... More

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan and his wife, Akiko, wave before their departure from Patrick Air Force Base and return to Houston. With the postponement of the launch of STS-99 on Jan. 31, the crew have an opportunity for more training and time with their families. During the launch countdown, Endeavour's enhanced master events controller (E-MEC) No. 2 failed a standard preflight test. Launch was postponed and Shuttle managers decided to replace the E-MEC located in the orbiter's aft compartment. Launch controllers will be in a position to begin the STS-99 countdown the morning of Feb. 6 and ready to support a launch midto late next week pending availability of the Eastern Range. Known as the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, it will chart a new course to produce unrivaled 3-D images of the Earth's surface, using two antennae and a 200-foot-long section of space station-derived mast protruding from the payload bay. The result could be close to 1 trillion measurements of the Earth's topography. Besides contributing to the production of better maps, these measurements could lead to improved water drainage modeling, more realistic flight simulators, better locations for cell phone towers, and enhanced navigation safety KSC00pp0148

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan and his wife, Akiko, w...

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan and his wife, Akiko, wave before their departure from Patrick Air Force Base and return to Houston. With the postponement of the launch of STS-99 on Jan. 31, the ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An Atlas/Centaur booster arrives at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in preparation for the launch of TDRS-J. The third in a series of telemetry satellites, TDRS-J will help replenish the current constellation of geosynchronous TDRS satellites. The TDRS System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-Earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until about 2017. KSC-02pd1489

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An Atlas/Centaur booster arrives at Cap...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An Atlas/Centaur booster arrives at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in preparation for the launch of TDRS-J. The third in a series of telemetry satellites, TDRS-J will help reple... More

STS122-S-001A (April 2007) --- The STS-122 patch depicts the continuation of the voyages of the early explorers to today's frontier, space. The ship denotes the travels of the early expeditions from the east to the west. The space shuttle shows the continuation of that journey along the orbital path from west to east. A little more than 500 years after Columbus sailed to the new world, the STS-122 crew will bring the European laboratory module "Columbus" to the International Space Station to usher in a new era of scientific discovery. The NASA insignia design for space shuttle flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the forms of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy, which is not anticipated, the change will be publicly announced. Photo credit: NASA STS122-S-001A

STS122-S-001A (April 2007) --- The STS-122 patch depicts the continuat...

STS122-S-001A (April 2007) --- The STS-122 patch depicts the continuation of the voyages of the early explorers to today's frontier, space. The ship denotes the travels of the early expeditions from the east to... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers prepare to lift the TDRS-J spacecraft for its move to a workstand in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) for final checkout and processing before launch, currently targeted for Nov. 20. TDRS-J is the third in the current series of three Tracking and Data Relay Satellites designed to replenish the existing on-orbit fleet of six spacecraft, the first of which was launched in 1983. The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-earth orbit, such as the Hubble Space Telescope, and launch support for some expendable vehicles. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until approximately 2017. KSC-02pp1638

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers prepare to lift the TDRS-J space...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers prepare to lift the TDRS-J spacecraft for its move to a workstand in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) for final checkout and processing before ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers lower the suspended TDRS-J spacecraft onto a workstand in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) for final checkout and processing before launch, currently targeted for Nov. 20. TDRS-J is the third in the current series of three Tracking and Data Relay Satellites designed to replenish the existing on-orbit fleet of six spacecraft, the first of which was launched in 1983. The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-earth orbit, such as the Hubble Space Telescope, and launch support for some expendable vehicles. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until approximately 2017. KSC-02pp1642

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers lower the suspended TDRS-J spac...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers lower the suspended TDRS-J spacecraft onto a workstand in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) for final checkout and processing before launch, cu... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The TDRS-J satellite sits between the two halves of the fairing before encapsulation for launch. The satellite is scheduled to be launched aboard a Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA-Centaur rocket from Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., on Dec. 4. The third in a series of telemetry satellites, TDRS-J will help replenish the current constellation of geosynchronous TDRS satellites. The TDRS System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-Earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until about 2017. KSC-02pd1778

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The TDRS-J satellite sits between the t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The TDRS-J satellite sits between the two halves of the fairing before encapsulation for launch. The satellite is scheduled to be launched aboard a Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA-Centa... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the TDRS-J satellite launches aboard an Atlas IIA vehicle on Dec. 4 at the beginning of the launch window at 9:42 p.m. EST. TDRS-J, the third in a series of telemetry satellites, will help replenish the current constellation of geosynchronous TDRS satellites that are the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. The satellites also provide communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-Earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until about 2017. KSC-02pd1852

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Ai...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the TDRS-J satellite launches aboard an Atlas IIA vehicle on Dec. 4 at the beginning of the launch window at 9:42 p.m. EST.... More

Cape Canaveral, Fla....A Trident II (D-5) missile is launched from Pad 46A during the Navy's fifteenth developmental test flight. The missile, which was destroyed minutes afterward following a second stage malfunction, is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS Tennessee (SSBN-734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II in accordance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

Cape Canaveral, Fla....A Trident II (D-5) missile is launched from Pad...

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

Cape Canaveral, Fla....A Trident II (D-5) missile is launched from Pad 46A during the Navy's fifteenth developmental test flight. The missile, which was destroyed minutes afterward following a second stage malfunction, is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS Tennessee (SSBN-734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II in accordance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

Cape Canaveral, Fla....A Trident II (D-5) missile is launched from Pad...

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

Portsmouth, Va....A sailor works on a telephone switch box aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) while the ship is undergoing a six-month selected restricted availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

Portsmouth, Va....A sailor works on a telephone switch box aboard the ...

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

Pallets are prepared for the offloading of ammunition from the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61). The ship is being prepared for a four-month post shakedown availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Pallets are prepared for the offloading of ammunition from the battles...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) Jeff Hilton, USN Re... More

A view of 16-inch projectiles prior to being offloaded from the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61). The ship is being prepared for a four-month post shakedown availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

A view of 16-inch projectiles prior to being offloaded from the battle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 (Sw) J. Alan Elliott, USN... More

A 16-inch projectile is offloaded from the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) to prepare for a four-month post shakedown availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

A 16-inch projectile is offloaded from the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) Jeff Hilton, USN Re... More

Naval Weapons Station. A 16-inch projectile is offloaded from the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) in preparation for a four-month post shakedown availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Naval Weapons Station. A 16-inch projectile is offloaded from the batt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Pallets of 5-inch projectiles are lined up on the deck of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) for offloading in preparation for a four-month post shakedown availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Pallets of 5-inch projectiles are lined up on the deck of the battlesh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) Jeff Hilton, USN Re... More

Sixteen-inch projectiles prior to being offloaded from the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61). The ship is being prepared for a four-month post shakedown availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Sixteen-inch projectiles prior to being offloaded from the battleship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) Jeff Hilton, USN Re... More

Five-inch projectiles are lined up on the deck of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) for unloading, in preparation for a four-month post shakedown availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Five-inch projectiles are lined up on the deck of the battleship USS I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) Jeff Hilton, USN Re... More

Sixteen-inch projectiles prior to being offloaded from the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) in preparation for a four-month post shakedown availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Sixteen-inch projectiles prior to being offloaded from the battleship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) Jeff Hilton, USN Re... More

A starboard bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) after entering the No. 4 dry dock to begin a four-month post shakedown availability

A starboard bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) after entering...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) Jeff Hilton, USN Release Sta... More

Yard workers stand on the pier as the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) enters the No. 4 dry dock for a four-month post shakedown availability

Yard workers stand on the pier as the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) ente...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) Jeff Hilton, USN Release Sta... More

A starboard bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) in the No. 4 dry dock for a four-month post shakedown availability

A starboard bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) in the No. 4 d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) Jeff Hilton, USN Release Sta... More

A port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) in the No. 4 dry dock ready to begin a four-month post shakedown availability

A port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) in the No. 4 dry do...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) Jeff Hilton, USN Release Sta... More

An aerial view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48), center, being moored by tugs to begin post-skakedown availability work. The three Aegis cruisers at right are, front to back: The VINCENNES (CG 49), the VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) and the BUNKER HILL (CG 52). Also visible to the left is the Aegis guided missile cruiser Mobile Bay (CG 53) under construction

An aerial view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

An aerial view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48), center, being moored by tugs to begin post-shakedown availability work. The three Aegis cruisers at right are, front to back: The USS VINCENNES (CG 49), the USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) and the USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52). Also visible to the left is the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) under construction

An aerial view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears the launch pad during a US Navy developmental test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: Sixth view in a series of seven

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears the launch pad during a US Navy deve...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile is launced during a US Navy developmental test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: Second view in a series of seven

A Trident II (D-5) missile is launced during a US Navy developmental t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile is launched during a US Navy developmental test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: Third view in a series of seven

A Trident II (D-5) missile is launched during a US Navy developmental ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears the launch pad during a US Navy developmental test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: Seventh view in a series of seven

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears the launch pad during a US Navy deve...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile on a flat pad before launching during a US Navy developmental test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: First view in a series of seven

A Trident II (D-5) missile on a flat pad before launching during a US ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears the launch pad during a US Navy developmental test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: Fifth view in a series of seven

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears the launch pad during a US Navy deve...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears the launch pad during a US Navy developmental test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: Fourth view in a series of seven

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears the launch pad during a US Navy deve...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears a flat pad during the Navy's eighth development test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: Fifth view in a series of eight

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears a flat pad during the Navy's eighth ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears a flat pad during the Navy's eighth development test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: Sixth view in a series of eight

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears a flat pad during the Navy's eighth ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile is launched from a flat pad during the Navy's eighth development test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: First view in a series of eight

A Trident II (D-5) missile is launched from a flat pad during the Navy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile is launched from a flat pad during the Navy's eighth development test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: Second view in a series of eight

A Trident II (D-5) missile is launched from a flat pad during the Navy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile is launched from a flat pad during the Navy's eighth development test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: Third view in a series of eight

A Trident II (D-5) missile is launched from a flat pad during the Navy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears a flat pad during the Navy's eighth development test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: Eighth view in a series of eight

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears a flat pad during the Navy's eighth ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears a flat pad during the Navy's eighth development test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: Fourth view in a series of eight

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears a flat pad during the Navy's eighth ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears a flat pad during the Navy's eighth development test flight. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734). The first eight Ohio class ballistic missile submarines will be backfitted to carry the Trident II missile in accodance with regularly scheduled shipyard availability. Note: Seventh view in a series of eight

A Trident II (D-5) missile clears a flat pad during the Navy's eighth ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Missile And Space Div. Release Status... More

Crew members stand at the railing of the attack submarine USS BARBEL (SS 580) as the dry dock in which it is positioned is filled with water to refloat the vessel following repairs. The BARBEL is completing a Docking Selected Restrictive Availability (DSRA) at Saebo Heavy Industries

Crew members stand at the railing of the attack submarine USS BARBEL (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Brian R. Lee Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members stand at the railing of the attack submarine USS BARBEL (SS 580) as the dry dock in which it is positioned is filled with water to refloat the vessel following repairs. The BARBEL is completing a Docking Selected Restrictive Availability (DSRA) at Saebo Heavy Industries

Crew members stand at the railing of the attack submarine USS BARBEL (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Brian R. Lee Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Christmas tree decorates the bow of the Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) while the ship is undergoing a six-month selected restricted availability at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard

A Christmas tree decorates the bow of the Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Car...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A Sailor operates a grinding wheel aboard the Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). The ship is undergoing a six-month selected restricted availability at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard

A Sailor operates a grinding wheel aboard the Nuclear-Powered Aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A Sailor relaxes with a fire extinguisher nearby after taking part in firefighting exercises aboard the Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). The ship is undergoing a six-month selected restricted availability at the Norfolk

A Sailor relaxes with a fire extinguisher nearby after taking part in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A Sailor loosens tiles aboard the Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). The ship is undergoing a six-month selected restricted availability at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard

A Sailor loosens tiles aboard the Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A Sailor working on the flight deck of the Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) is silhouetted by the setting sun. The ship is docked at Norfolk Shipyard while undergoing a six-month selected restricted availability

A Sailor working on the flight deck of the Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A close-up view of the underside of the bow of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is in dry dock at the Newport News Shipbuidling yard during its post-shakedown cruise availability period

A close-up view of the underside of the bow of the nuclear-powered air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to P... More

A sailor takes a break to look at the starboard side screw on the underside of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is in dry dock at the Newport News Shipbuilding yard during its post-shakedown cruise availability period

A sailor takes a break to look at the starboard side screw on the unde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to P... More

A sailor takes a break to look at the starboard side screw on the underside of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is in dry dock at the Newport News Shipbuilding yard during its post-shakedown cruise availability period

A sailor takes a break to look at the starboard side screw on the unde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to P... More

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) lies in dry dock at the Newport News Shipbuilding yard in the late afternoon during its post-shakedown cruise availability period

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) lies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Aw) John F. Deditius Release Status: Relea... More

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) lies in dry dock at the Newport News Shipbuilding yard in the early evening during its post-shakedown cruise availability period

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) lies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Aw) John F. Deditius Release Status: Relea... More

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) lies in dry dock at the Newport News Shipbuilding yard at night during its post-shakedown cruise availability period

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) lies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Aw) John F. Deditius Release Status: Relea... More

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) lies in dry dock at the Newport News Shipbuilding yard in the early evening during its post-shakedown cruise availability

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) lies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David J. Cummings Release Status: Released ... More

A port view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) in the Newport News Shipbuilding yard during its post-shakedown cruise availability period

A port view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: R... More

Photograph of President William J. Clinton and Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating Participating in Press Availability in the East Room

Photograph of President William J. Clinton and Australian Prime Minist...

This item is a photograph of President William J. Clinton and Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating participating in press availability in the East Room of the White House. The image was photographed by Ralph... More

High angle view of Taxiway E-10, E-6, E-1, Tarmac 1, with two civilian C-130 aircraft, and Tarmac 2. Pending funding availability, and after E-10 is replaced, Tarmac 1 and 2 are scheduled for replacement and strengthening which will provide additional wide body parking spaces

High angle view of Taxiway E-10, E-6, E-1, Tarmac 1, with two civilian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kuwait International Airport Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Betty M. Leonard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Secretary of Defense William Cohen, flanked by Minister of Defense Georgi Ananiev (left) and Foreign Minister Nadezhda Mihailova (right), makes a statement to representatives of the news media in Sofia, Bulgaria. The July 13,1997, press availability was held at Boyana Residence, a government conference center, following a luncheon hosted for Cohen and his delegation by Bulgarian President Petar Stoyanov. Bulgaria has declared its desire for NATO membership, but was not realistically considered to be among the front runners for inclusion when the first invitations were issued to former Soviet satellite nations at the recently completed NATO summit in Madrid, Spain. Secretary Cohen,...

Secretary of Defense William Cohen, flanked by Minister of Defense Geo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Secretary of Defense William Cohen, flanked by Minister of Defense Georgi Ananiev (left) and Foreign Minister Nadezhda Mihailova... More

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) responds to a reporter's question during a joint media availability with Minister of National Defense Ceslovas Stankevicius (right), of the Republic of Lithuania, in the Pentagon on October 16, 1997

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) responds to a reporter's ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, Civilian Release Sta... More

The SPACEHAB Single Module, is shown from the aft, with the SPACEHAB Universal Communication System (SHUCS) payload attached, in Discovery's payload bay shortly before the payload bay doors are closed for the flight of STS-91 at Launch Pad 39A. Launch is planned for June 2 with a window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The single SPACEHAB module houses experiments to be performed by the astronauts and serves as a cargo carrier for items to be transferred to and from the Russian Space Station Mir. Flying for the first time, the SHUCS payload will be used to send and receive telephone voice and faxes, as well as provide video images of the crew from the SPACEHAB module, to test the improved availability of payload uplink and downlink communications with the ground. STS-91 will also feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew includes Commander Charles Precourt; Pilot Dominic Gorie; and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence; Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D.; Janet Kavandi, Ph.D.; and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir KSC-98pc638

The SPACEHAB Single Module, is shown from the aft, with the SPACEHAB U...

The SPACEHAB Single Module, is shown from the aft, with the SPACEHAB Universal Communication System (SHUCS) payload attached, in Discovery's payload bay shortly before the payload bay doors are closed for the f... More

STS095-S-001 (June 1998) --- The STS-95 patch, designed by the crew, is intended to reflect the scientific, engineering, and historic elements of the mission. The space shuttle Discovery is shown rising over the sunlit Earth limb, representing the global benefits of the mission science and the solar science objectives of the Spartan Satellite. The bold number "7" signifies the seven members of Discovery's crew and also represents a historical link to the original seven Mercury astronauts. The STS-95 crew member John Glenn's first orbital flight is represnted by the Friendship 7 capsule. The rocket plumes symbolize the three major fields of science represented by the mission payloads: microgravity material science, medical research for humans on Earth and in space, and astronomy. The NASA insignia design for space shuttle flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the forms of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy, which is not anticipated, the change will be publicly announced. Photo credit: NASA STS095-s-001

STS095-S-001 (June 1998) --- The STS-95 patch, designed by the crew, i...

STS095-S-001 (June 1998) --- The STS-95 patch, designed by the crew, is intended to reflect the scientific, engineering, and historic elements of the mission. The space shuttle Discovery is shown rising over th... More

STS093-S-001 (September 1998) --- This is the STS-93 mission insignia designed by the crew members. Space shuttle Columbia will carry the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF) into low Earth orbit initiating its planned five-year astronomy mission. AXAF is the third of NASA's great observatories, following the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO). AXAF will provide scientists and order-of magnitude improvement over current capabilities at X-ray wavelengths. In the words of the crew, "Observations of X-ray emissions from energetic galaxies and clusters, as well as black holes, promise to greatly expand current understanding of the origin and evolution of our universe." The patch depicts AXAF separating from the space shuttle Columbia after a successful deployment. A spiral galaxy is shown in the background as a possible target for AXAF observations. The two flags represent the international crew, consisting of astronauts from both the United States and France. The NASA insignia design for space shuttle flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the forms of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy, which is not anticipated, the change will be publicly announced. Photo credit: NASA sts093-s-001

STS093-S-001 (September 1998) --- This is the STS-93 mission insignia ...

STS093-S-001 (September 1998) --- This is the STS-93 mission insignia designed by the crew members. Space shuttle Columbia will carry the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF) into low Earth orbit initiat... More

STS088-S-001 (September 1998) --- Designed by the crew members, this STS-88 patch commemorates the first assembly flight to carry United States-built hardware for constructing the International Space Station (ISS). This flight's primary task is to assemble the cornerstone of the space station: the Node with the Functional Cargo Block (FGB). The rising sun symbolizes the dawning of a new era of international cooperation in space and the beginning of a new program: the International Space Station. The Earth scene outlines the countries of the Station Partners: the United States, Russia, those of the European Space Agency (ESA), Japan, and Canada. Along with the Pressurized Mating Adapters (PMA) and the Functional Cargo Block, the Node is shown in the final mated configuration while berthed to the space shuttle during the STS-88/2A mission. The Big Dipper Constellation points the way to the North Star, a guiding light for pioneers and explorers for generations. In the words of the crew, "These stars symbolize the efforts of everyone, including all the countries involved in the design and construction of the International Space Station, guiding us into the future." The NASA insignia design for space shuttle flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the forms of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy, which is not anticipated, the change will be publicly announced. Photo credit: NASA sts088-s-001

STS088-S-001 (September 1998) --- Designed by the crew members, this S...

STS088-S-001 (September 1998) --- Designed by the crew members, this STS-88 patch commemorates the first assembly flight to carry United States-built hardware for constructing the International Space Station (I... More

Electronics Warfare Technician 3rd Class Jack Farringer grinds an antenna mount on USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). The WASHINGTON is currently dry docked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard during a Dry Docked Planned Incremental Availability

Electronics Warfare Technician 3rd Class Jack Farringer grinds an ante...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kristoffer White, USN Release Sta... More

A Norfolk Naval Shipyard worker welds a new beam inside of a catapult aboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). The WASHINGTON is currently dry docked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard during a Dry Docked Planned Incremental Availability

A Norfolk Naval Shipyard worker welds a new beam inside of a catapult ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kristoffer White, USN Release Sta... More

STS099-S-001 (June 1999) --- The STS-99 crew members designed the flight insignia for the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM), the most ambitious Earth mapping mission to date. Two radar antennas, one located in the shuttle bay and the other located on the end of a 60-meter deployable mast, will be used during the mission to map Earth?s features. The goal is to provide a three-dimensional topographic map of the world?s surface up to the Arctic and Antarctic Circles. The clear portion of Earth illustrates the radar beams penetrating its cloudy atmosphere and the unique understanding of the home planet that is provided by space travel. The grid on Earth reflects the mapping character of the SRTM mission. The patch depicts the space shuttle Endeavour orbiting Earth in a star spangled universe. The rainbow along Earth?s horizon resembles an orbital sunrise. The crew deems the bright colors of the rainbow as symbolic of the bright future ahead because of human beings? venturing into space. The NASA insignia design for space shuttle flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the forms of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy, which is not anticipated, the change will be publicly announced. Photo credit: NASA sts099-s-001

STS099-S-001 (June 1999) --- The STS-99 crew members designed the flig...

STS099-S-001 (June 1999) --- The STS-99 crew members designed the flight insignia for the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM), the most ambitious Earth mapping mission to date. Two radar antennas, one locat... More

The aircraft carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) drops anchor in Halifax, Nova Scotia, after completing nine days of carrier qualifications off the coast of Virginia. Truman recently concluded Post Shakedown Availability and is performing work-up's for its first deployment

The aircraft carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) drops anchor in Hali...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Halifax State: Nova Scotia Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Cathy Brenneman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele (foreground) and Commander Kevin Kregel make their way to the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility for a return flight to Houston. During the Jan. 31 launch countdown, Endeavour's enhanced master events controller (E-MEC) No. 2 failed a standard preflight test. Launch was postponed and Shuttle managers decided to replace the E-MEC located in the orbiter's aft compartment. Launch controllers will be in a position to begin the STS-99 countdown the morning of Feb. 6 and ready to support a launch midto late next week pending availability of the Eastern Range. The postponed launch gives the crew an opportunity for more training and time with their families. Known as the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, it will chart a new course to produce unrivaled 3-D images of the Earth's surface, using two antennae and a 200-foot-long section of space station-derived mast protruding from the payload bay. The result could be close to 1 trillion measurements of the Earth's topography. Besides contributing to the production of better maps, these measurements could lead to improved water drainage modeling, more realistic flight simulators, better locations for cell phone towers, and enhanced navigation safety KSC00pp0145

STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele (foreground) and Commander Ke...

STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele (foreground) and Commander Kevin Kregel make their way to the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility for a return flight to Houston. During the Jan. 31 launch countdown,... More

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan waves before his departure from Patrick Air Force Base and return to Houston. With the postponement of the launch of STS-99 on Jan. 31, the crew have an opportunity for more training and time with their families. During the launch countdown, Endeavour's enhanced master events controller (E-MEC) No. 2 failed a standard preflight test. Launch was postponed and Shuttle managers decided to replace the E-MEC located in the orbiter's aft compartment. Launch controllers will be in a position to begin the STS-99 countdown the morning of Feb. 6 and ready to support a launch midto late next week pending availability of the Eastern Range. Known as the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, it will chart a new course to produce unrivaled 3-D images of the Earth's surface, using two antennae and a 200-foot-long section of space station-derived mast protruding from the payload bay. The result could be close to 1 trillion measurements of the Earth's topography. Besides contributing to the production of better maps, these measurements could lead to improved water drainage modeling, more realistic flight simulators, better locations for cell phone towers, and enhanced navigation safety KSC-00pp0149

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan waves before his depar...

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan waves before his departure from Patrick Air Force Base and return to Houston. With the postponement of the launch of STS-99 on Jan. 31, the crew have an opportuni... More

On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Pilot Dominic Gorie, Mission Specialist Janice Voss, Commander Kevin Kregel and Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele discuss departure plans to Houston. Kregel and Gorie will be piloting T-38 jets with Voss and Thiele as passengers. During the Jan. 31 launch countdown, Endeavour's enhanced master events controller (E-MEC) No. 2 failed a standard preflight test. Launch was postponed and Shuttle managers decided to replace the E-MEC located in the orbiter's aft compartment. Launch controllers will be in a position to begin the STS-99 countdown the morning of Feb. 6 and ready to support a launch midto latenext week pending availability of the Eastern Range. The postponed launch gives the crew an opportunity for more training and time with their families. Known as the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, it will chart a new course to produce unrivaled 3-D images of the Earth's surface, using two antennae and a 200-foot-long section of space station-derived mast protruding from the payload bay. The result could be close to 1 trillion measurements of the Earth's topography. Besides contributing to the production of better maps, these measurements could lead to improved water drainage modeling, more realistic flight simulators, better locations for cell phone towers, and enhanced navigation safety KSC-00pp0146

On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Pil...

On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Pilot Dominic Gorie, Mission Specialist Janice Voss, Commander Kevin Kregel and Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele discuss departure plans to Ho... More

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan waves before his departure from Patrick Air Force Base and return to Houston. With the postponement of the launch of STS-99 on Jan. 31, the crew have an opportunity for more training and time with their families. During the launch countdown, Endeavour's enhanced master events controller (E-MEC) No. 2 failed a standard preflight test. Launch was postponed and Shuttle managers decided to replace the E-MEC located in the orbiter's aft compartment. Launch controllers will be in a position to begin the STS-99 countdown the morning of Feb. 6 and ready to support a launch midto late next week pending availability of the Eastern Range. Known as the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, it will chart a new course to produce unrivaled 3-D images of the Earth's surface, using two antennae and a 200-foot-long section of space station-derived mast protruding from the payload bay. The result could be close to 1 trillion measurements of the Earth's topography. Besides contributing to the production of better maps, these measurements could lead to improved water drainage modeling, more realistic flight simulators, better locations for cell phone towers, and enhanced navigation safety KSC00pp0149

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan waves before his depar...

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan waves before his departure from Patrick Air Force Base and return to Houston. With the postponement of the launch of STS-99 on Jan. 31, the crew have an opportuni... More

On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Mission Specialists Gerhard Thiele and Janice Voss, Commander Kevin Kregel and Pilot Dominic Gorie briefly talk to the media about their imminent departure to Houston. Kregel and Gorie will be piloting T-38 jets with Voss and Thiele as passengers. During the Jan. 31 launch countdown, Endeavour's enhanced master events controller (E-MEC) No. 2 failed a standard preflight test. Launch was postponed and Shuttle managers decided to replace the E-MEC located in the orbiter's aft compartment. Launch controllers will be in a position to begin the STS-99 countdown the morning of Feb. 6 and ready to support a launch midto late next week pending availability of the Eastern Range. The postponed launch gives the crew an opportunity for more training and time with their families. Known as the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, it will chart a new course to produce unrivaled 3-D images of the Earth's surface, using two antennae and a 200-foot-long section of space station-derived mast protruding from the payload bay. The result could be close to 1 trillion measurements of the Earth's topography. Besides contributing to the production of better maps, these measurements could lead to improved water drainage modeling, more realistic flight simulators, better locations for cell phone towers, and enhanced navigation safety KSC00pp0147

On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Mis...

On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Mission Specialists Gerhard Thiele and Janice Voss, Commander Kevin Kregel and Pilot Dominic Gorie briefly talk to the media about their immine... More

On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Mission Specialists Gerhard Thiele and Janice Voss, Commander Kevin Kregel and Pilot Dominic Gorie briefly talk to the media about their imminent departure to Houston. Kregel and Gorie will be piloting T-38 jets with Voss and Thiele as passengers. During the Jan. 31 launch countdown, Endeavour's enhanced master events controller (E-MEC) No. 2 failed a standard preflight test. Launch was postponed and Shuttle managers decided to replace the E-MEC located in the orbiter's aft compartment. Launch controllers will be in a position to begin the STS-99 countdown the morning of Feb. 6 and ready to support a launch midto late next week pending availability of the Eastern Range. The postponed launch gives the crew an opportunity for more training and time with their families. Known as the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, it will chart a new course to produce unrivaled 3-D images of the Earth's surface, using two antennae and a 200-foot-long section of space station-derived mast protruding from the payload bay. The result could be close to 1 trillion measurements of the Earth's topography. Besides contributing to the production of better maps, these measurements could lead to improved water drainage modeling, more realistic flight simulators, better locations for cell phone towers, and enhanced navigation safety KSC-00pp0147

On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Mis...

On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Mission Specialists Gerhard Thiele and Janice Voss, Commander Kevin Kregel and Pilot Dominic Gorie briefly talk to the media about their immine... More

STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele (foreground) and Commander Kevin Kregel make their way to the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility for a return flight to Houston. During the Jan. 31 launch countdown, Endeavour's enhanced master events controller (E-MEC) No. 2 failed a standard preflight test. Launch was postponed and Shuttle managers decided to replace the E-MEC located in the orbiter's aft compartment. Launch controllers will be in a position to begin the STS-99 countdown the morning of Feb. 6 and ready to support a launch midto late next week pending availability of the Eastern Range. The postponed launch gives the crew an opportunity for more training and time with their families. Known as the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, it will chart a new course to produce unrivaled 3-D images of the Earth's surface, using two antennae and a 200-foot-long section of space station-derived mast protruding from the payload bay. The result could be close to 1 trillion measurements of the Earth's topography. Besides contributing to the production of better maps, these measurements could lead to improved water drainage modeling, more realistic flight simulators, better locations for cell phone towers, and enhanced navigation safety KSC-00pp0145

STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele (foreground) and Commander Ke...

STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele (foreground) and Commander Kevin Kregel make their way to the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility for a return flight to Houston. During the Jan. 31 launch countdown,... More

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan and his wife, Akiko, wave before their departure from Patrick Air Force Base and return to Houston. With the postponement of the launch of STS-99 on Jan. 31, the crew have an opportunity for more training and time with their families. During the launch countdown, Endeavour's enhanced master events controller (E-MEC) No. 2 failed a standard preflight test. Launch was postponed and Shuttle managers decided to replace the E-MEC located in the orbiter's aft compartment. Launch controllers will be in a position to begin the STS-99 countdown the morning of Feb. 6 and ready to support a launch midto late next week pending availability of the Eastern Range. Known as the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, it will chart a new course to produce unrivaled 3-D images of the Earth's surface, using two antennae and a 200-foot-long section of space station-derived mast protruding from the payload bay. The result could be close to 1 trillion measurements of the Earth's topography. Besides contributing to the production of better maps, these measurements could lead to improved water drainage modeling, more realistic flight simulators, better locations for cell phone towers, and enhanced navigation safety KSC-00pp0148

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan and his wife, Akiko, w...

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan and his wife, Akiko, wave before their departure from Patrick Air Force Base and return to Houston. With the postponement of the launch of STS-99 on Jan. 31, the ... More

On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Pilot Dominic Gorie, Mission Specialist Janice Voss, Commander Kevin Kregel and Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele discuss departure plans to Houston. Kregel and Gorie will be piloting T-38 jets with Voss and Thiele as passengers. During the Jan. 31 launch countdown, Endeavour's enhanced master events controller (E-MEC) No. 2 failed a standard preflight test. Launch was postponed and Shuttle managers decided to replace the E-MEC located in the orbiter's aft compartment. Launch controllers will be in a position to begin the STS-99 countdown the morning of Feb. 6 and ready to support a launch midto latenext week pending availability of the Eastern Range. The postponed launch gives the crew an opportunity for more training and time with their families. Known as the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, it will chart a new course to produce unrivaled 3-D images of the Earth's surface, using two antennae and a 200-foot-long section of space station-derived mast protruding from the payload bay. The result could be close to 1 trillion measurements of the Earth's topography. Besides contributing to the production of better maps, these measurements could lead to improved water drainage modeling, more realistic flight simulators, better locations for cell phone towers, and enhanced navigation safety KSC00pp0146

On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Pil...

On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Pilot Dominic Gorie, Mission Specialist Janice Voss, Commander Kevin Kregel and Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele discuss departure plans to Ho... More

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L casts a luminescent glow as it starts to clear the tower at Pad A, Complex 36, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff occurred at 3:07 a.m. EDT. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, in order to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing. Once in orbit, the spacecraft is to be designated GOES-11 and will complete its 90-day checkout in time for availability during the 2000 hurricane season KSC-00pp0620

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite G...

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L casts a luminescent glow as it starts to clear the tower at Pad A, Complex 36, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff occurred at 3... More

Seconds after liftoff, the Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L hurtles into space from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff occurred at 3:07 a.m. EDT. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, in order to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing. Once in orbit, the spacecraft is to be designated GOES-11 and will complete its 90-day checkout in time for availability during the 2000 hurricane season KSC-00pp0622

Seconds after liftoff, the Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/N...

Seconds after liftoff, the Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L hurtles into space from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff occurred at 3:07 a.m. ... More

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L lifts off at 3:07 a.m. EDT from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, in order to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing. Once in orbit, the spacecraft is to be designated GOES-11 and will complete its 90-day checkout in time for availability during the 2000 hurricane season KSC00pp0619

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite G...

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L lifts off at 3:07 a.m. EDT from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to pro... More

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L launches toward space from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff occurred at 3:07 a.m. EDT. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, in order to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing. Once in orbit, the spacecraft is to be designated GOES-11 and will complete its 90-day checkout in time for availability during the 2000 hurricane season KSC-00pp0618

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite G...

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L launches toward space from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff occurred at 3:07 a.m. EDT. The primary obj... More

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L launches toward space from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff occurred at 3:07 a.m. EDT. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, in order to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing. Once in orbit, the spacecraft is to be designated GOES-11 and will complete its 90-day checkout in time for availability during the 2000 hurricane season KSC00pp0618

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite G...

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L launches toward space from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff occurred at 3:07 a.m. EDT. The primary obj... More

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L lifts off at 3:07 a.m. EDT from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, in order to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing. Once in orbit, the spacecraft is to be designated GOES-11 and will complete its 90-day checkout in time for availability during the 2000 hurricane season KSC00pp0621

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite G...

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L lifts off at 3:07 a.m. EDT from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to pro... More

Seconds after liftoff, the Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L hurtles into space from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff occurred at 3:07 a.m. EDT. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, in order to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing. Once in orbit, the spacecraft is to be designated GOES-11 and will complete its 90-day checkout in time for availability during the 2000 hurricane season KSC00pp0622

Seconds after liftoff, the Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/N...

Seconds after liftoff, the Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L hurtles into space from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff occurred at 3:07 a.m. ... More

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L lifts off at 3:07 a.m. EDT from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, in order to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing. Once in orbit, the spacecraft is to be designated GOES-11 and will complete its 90-day checkout in time for availability during the 2000 hurricane season KSC-00pp0621

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite G...

The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L lifts off at 3:07 a.m. EDT from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to pro... More

The night sky is briefly turned bright as day with the launch of the Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L. Liftoff occurred at 3:07 a.m. EDT. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, in order to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing. Once in orbit, the spacecraft is to be designated GOES-11 and will complete its 90-day checkout in time for availability during the 2000 hurricane season KSC-00pp0623

The night sky is briefly turned bright as day with the launch of the A...

The night sky is briefly turned bright as day with the launch of the Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L. Liftoff occurred at 3:07 a.m. EDT. The primary objective of the GOES... More

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