Spitzer On Top
Faring0814 02

Credit: NASA/KSC

Photograph • August 14th, 2003 • faring0814_02

faring0814_02

On August 14, 2003, the Spitzer Space Telescope was secured into the faring on top of the Delta II rocket that launched it into Earth-trailing, heliocentric orbit.

About the Object

Name
Delta 7920H ELVSpitzer Space Telescope
Type
Technology > Launch Vehicle
Technology > Observatory