Construction workers are silhouetted against the sky as they work on the girders of a support building, part of the new $8 million Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex at Kennedy Space Center. The buil More
The support building at the $8 million Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex at Kennedy Space Center takes form. It will house related ground support equipment and administrative/technical support. The More
Work continues on construction of the multi-purpose hangar at the site of the $8 million Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex at Kennedy Space Center. In the background can be seen the new construction More
A steam roller packs down the ground next to construction of a support building, part of the $8 million Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex at Kennedy Space Center. The RLV complex, which includes a m More
A worker smoothes the recently poured foundation of the multi-purpose hangar at the site of the $8 million Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex at Kennedy Space Center. In the background can be seen th More
Construction continues on the $8 million Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex at Kennedy Space Center. Shown is the interior of the building to be used for related ground support equipment and administ More
The first roof panels are placed on the multi-purpose hangar at the site of the $8 million Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex at Kennedy Space Center. The RLV complex, which includes the hangar and a More
In the foreground of this aerial photo is the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex at Kennedy Space Center. At right is a multi-purpose hangar and to its left is a building for related ground support e More
This closeup photo shows the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex at Kennedy Space Center. At right is a multi-purpose hangar and to the left is a building for related ground support equipment and admi More
This closeup photo shows the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex at Kennedy Space Center. At right is a multi-purpose hangar and to the left is a building for related ground support equipment and admi More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Julia L. Barklow, USAF Release Statu More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Julia L. Barklow, USAF Release Statu More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Julia L. Barklow, USAF Release Statu More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Julia L. Barklow, USAF Release Statu More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Julia L. Barklow, USAF Release Statu More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Julia L. Barklow, USAF Release Statu More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Julia L. Barklow, USAF Release Statu More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Julia L. Barklow, USAF Release Statu More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Julia L. Barklow, USAF Release Statu More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Julia L. Barklow, USAF Release Statu More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Julia L. Barklow, USAF Release Statu More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Julia L. Barklow, USAF Release Statu More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Julia L. Barklow, USAF Release Statu More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An L-1011 aircraft called the Stargazer lands at the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Underneath its belly it carries the Orbital Sciences Corp. Pegasus XL launch ve More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An L-1011 aircraft called the Stargazer gets ready to land at the Skid Strip, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Underneath its belly it carries the Orbital Sciences Corp. Pegasus More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (HESSI) spacecraft, which will be launched by a Pegasus XL rocket, arrives at the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Part o More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Base: Camp Comanche Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Shalon Miller, Ang Releas More
VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- A worker helps guide the second half of the encapsulation around the High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (HESSI) atop the Pegasus XL rocket before its transport to Florida. The Peg More
VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- Technicians ready the Pegasus XL rocket, the vehicle that will launch the High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (HESSI), for flight to Florida. The primary mission of HESSI is to exp More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This closeup shows the Pegasus XL rocket with the High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (HESSI) attached at its top, on the right. The Pegasus will launch HESSI to explore the b More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbital Sciences Corp.'s L-1011 aircraft is on display for a press showing at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. Underneath is the Pegasus XL rocket, the vehicle that will la More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Underneath the belly of Orbital Sciences Corp.'s L-1011 aircraft is the Pegasus XL rocket, the vehicle that will launch the High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (HESSI), on displ More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., Mark McManus makes a final inspection of the first stage aft skirt on the Pegasus XL rocket, the vehicle that will launch the High Energy More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Tucked inside a Pegasus XL rocket, attached to the under belly of this Orbital Stargazer L-1011 aircraft, the HESSI spacecraft is being carried approximately 113 nautical miles ea More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESCUE AIR Base: Camp Visoko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA David Miler, USAF Release St More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESCUE AIR Base: Camp Visoko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA David Miler, USAF Release St More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESCUE AIR Base: Camp Visoko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA David Miler, USAF Release St More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESCUE AIR Base: Camp Visoko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA David Miler, USAF Release St More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESCUE AIR Base: Camp Visoko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA David Miler, USAF Release St More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESCUE AIR Base: Camp Visoko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA David Miler, USAF Release St More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESCUE AIR Base: Camp Visoko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA David Miler, USAF Release St More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESCUE AIR Base: Camp Visoko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA David Miler, USAF Release St More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESCUE AIR Base: Camp Visoko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA David Miler, USAF Release St More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESCUE AIR Base: Camp Visoko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA David Miler, USAF Release St More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESCUE AIR Base: Camp Visoko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA David Miler, USAF Release St More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A container with the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) spacecraft inside is moved into the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility at KSC. The spacecraft will undergo final More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A truck containing the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) spacecraft approaches the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility at KSC. The spacecraft will undergo final process More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A truck containing the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) spacecraft arrives at KSC. The spacecraft will undergo final processing for launch. SORCE is equipped with f More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A container with the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) spacecraft inside is offloaded at the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility at KSC. The spacecraft will undergo fin More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility at KSC, the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) spacecraft is rotated from a vertical to horizontal position on a workstand. SOR More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility at KSC lift the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) spacecraft to move it to a workstand. SORCE arrived at Kennedy Spac More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility at KSC, the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) spacecraft rests in a horizontal position on a workstand after rotation and remo More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) spacecraft sits in the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility at KSC after being removed from the transport container. SORCE arrived More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility at KSC, workers unpack the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) spacecraft. SORCE arrived at Kennedy Space Center Oct. 26 to begi More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility at KSC look over the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) spacecraft. SORCE arrived at Kennedy Space Center Oct. 26 to beg More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility at KSC help guide the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) spacecraft onto a workstand. SORCE arrived at Kennedy Space Ce More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Computers in the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility are set up to conduct a solar array test on the SORCE satellite, beyond the screening. SORCE is equipped with four instruments tha More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility, workers adjust the SORCE satellite for a solar array test. SORCE is equipped with four instruments that will measure variations in solar r More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility, the SORCE satellite undergoes a solar array test. SORCE is equipped with four instruments that will measure variations in solar radiation More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Computers in the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility monitor a solar array test on the SORCE satellite, beyond the screening. SORCE is equipped with four instruments that will measure More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility return to the SORCE satellite after solar array testing is complete. SORCE is equipped with four instruments that will measure varia More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility, workers prepare the SORCE satellite for a solar array test. SORCE is equipped with four instruments that will measure variations in solar More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility, workers adjust the SORCE satellite for a solar array test. SORCE is equipped with four instruments that will measure variations in solar r More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft arrives at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip. Attached underneath the aircraft is the Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle, which More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip look over the Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle attached underneath the Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. The Pegasu More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip get ready to remove the Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle attached underneath the Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. T More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Attached underneath the Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft is the Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle, which will be transported to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility for testing More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip stand next to the Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle underneath the Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. The Pegasus will More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Attached underneath the Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft is the Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle, which will be transported to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility for testing More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip look over the Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft carrying the Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle underneath. The Pegasus More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle sits atop a transporter following its arrival in the Multi-Purpose Payload Facility (MPPF). Next, it will be moved into a highbay where it w More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in clean room attire supervise the delivery of a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle to the Multi-Purpose Payload Facility (MPPF). Next, it will be moved into a highbay w More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle sits atop a transporter following its arrival in the Multi-Purpose Payload Facility (MPPF) where it will undergo testing, verification, and t More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle is moments away from being removed from the underside of an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. The aircraft, with the launch vehicle attached More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle sits atop a transporter following its arrival in the Multi-Purpose Payload Facility (MPPF). Next, it will be moved into a highbay where it w More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers begin the process to remove a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle from the underside of an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. The aircraft, with the launch vehicle attached More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A transporter is positioned below a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle before its detachment from the underside of an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. The aircraft, with the lau More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle is seen moments after being detached from the underside of an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft and lowered onto a transporter. The aircraft, More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle is prepared for its removal from the underside of an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft as onlooking workers await their turns in the process. More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers oversee the repositioning of a transporter below a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle before its detachment from the underside of an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. The More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers reevaluate the placement of a transporter below a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle before its detachment from the underside of an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. The More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers supervise the placement of a transporter below a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle before its detachment from the underside of an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. The a More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers prepare a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle for detachment from the underside of an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. The aircraft, with the launch vehicle nestled benea More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers complete the process to detach a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle from the underside of an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft and lower it onto a transporter. The aircraf More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers prepare to remove a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle from the underside of an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. The aircraft, with the launch vehicle attached, arrived More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A transporter is repositioned below a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle before it is detached from the underside of an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. The aircraft, with the l More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers evaluate the placement of a transporter below a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle before its detachment from the underside of an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. The ai More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers complete the final steps to detach a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle from the underside of an Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft. The aircraft, with the launch vehicle n More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle is prepared for towing to the Multi-Purpose Payload Facility (MPPF) where it will undergo testing, verification, and three flight simulations More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle is prepared for towing to the Multi-Purpose Payload Facility (MPPF) where it will undergo testing, verification, and three flight simulations More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker adjusts the protective cover on the SORCE satellite before its move to a rotating workstand and mating to the Pegasus launch vehicle. SORCE is equipped with four instrument More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers keep watch as the SORCE satellite is lifted off its workstand. The equipment will rotate the satellite for mating to the Pegasus launch vehicle. SORCE is equipped with four More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers guide equipment as it lowers over the SORCE satellite. The equipment will rotate the satellite for mating to the Pegasus launch vehicle. SORCE is equipped with four instrum More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers move the SORCE satellite back under the protective canopy for mating to the Pegasus launch vehicle. The satellite will be rotated before the mating to Pegasus. SORCE is equ More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Another view of the SORCE satellite ready for mating to the Pegasus launch vehicle. SORCE is equipped with four instruments that will measure variations in solar radiation and obse More