Canister
Canister0403 03

Credit: NASA/KSC

Photograph • April 3rd, 2003 • canister0403_03

canister0403_03

The Spitzer Space Telescope is placed in its payload canister for transfer to the launch pad before its aborted earlier launch. Spitzer was later moved back off its rocket and subsequently launched on a different vehicle on August 25, 2003.

About the Object

Name
Spitzer Space Telescope
Type
Technology > Observatory