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Residence of R.B. Woodward, San Francisco--interior of Conservatory

Residence of R.B. Woodward, San Francisco--interior of Conservatory

The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 422. LOT subdivision subject: San Francisco Private Residences. This record contains unverified ol... More

Residence of R.B. Woodward, San Francisco--The Conservatory

Residence of R.B. Woodward, San Francisco--The Conservatory

The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 420. LOT subdivision subject: San Francisco Private Residences. This record contains unverified ol... More

Botanical Pavillion (Panama-California Exposition)

Botanical Pavillion (Panama-California Exposition)

Book Title: Panama-California Exposition, San Diego, 1915, portfolio (38 gelatin silver prints).Artist: Francis Bruguiere.Artist Bio: American, 1879 - 1945.Creation Date: 1915.Process: gelatin silver print.Cred... More

Sutro Heights Conservatory, 1886

Sutro Heights Conservatory, 1886

The conservatory was an elaborate greenhouse structure built to house Sutro's collection of climate-sensitive tropical plants. Centrally located on an elevated mound east of the terminus of Palm Avenue, the str... More

Conservatory at Sutro Heights - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Conservatory at Sutro Heights - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Conservatory at Sutro Heights, 1886 Public domain photograph of a palace, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Baths Interior - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Interior - National Parks Gallery

South view of the Sutro Baths interior, 1897

Sutro Baths - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Interior, April 8, 1900

Sutro Baths Interior - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Interior - National Parks Gallery

Interior of Sutro Baths, April 8, 1900

Sutro Baths on Fire - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths on Fire - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Fire in action Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Baths Grand Entrance - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Grand Entrance - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Sutro Baths Interior Grand Entrance Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks - Construction, reservoir.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks - Construction, reservoir.

SEKI Historic Image Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Golden gate national recreation area - Sutro Baths

Golden gate national recreation area - Sutro Baths

Sutro baths Interior Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Baths Interior After the Fire

Sutro Baths Interior After the Fire

The interior of Sutro Baths after the fire

Volunteers at the park's plant nurseries.

Volunteers at the park's plant nurseries.

The Fort Funston Nursery grows an impressive 25,000 plants a year. This is largely due to our dedicated volunteer base. By working at Fort Funston, volunteers participate in a variety of activities, including s... More

Buildings and utilities, Old Equipment Shed.

Buildings and utilities, Old Equipment Shed.

SEKI Historic Image Public domain photograph of a shed, granary, barn house, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

["Mi Sueño," Herbert Coppell house, 1245 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, California. Pergola]

["Mi Sueño," Herbert Coppell house, 1245 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena,...

Site History. House Architecture: Bertram Grovesnor Goodhue, built 1916; Carlton Monroe Winslow, supervising architect. Landscape: Paul George Thiene, 1916. Associated Name: Georgia Myers (Mrs. Herbert) Coppell... More

["Mi Sueño," Herbert Coppell house,1245 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, California. Pergola from house to flower garden]

["Mi Sueño," Herbert Coppell house,1245 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, ...

Site History. House Architecture: Bertram Grovesnor Goodhue, built 1916; Carlton Monroe Winslow, supervising architect. Landscape: Paul George Thiene, 1916. Associated Name: Georgia Myers (Mrs. Herbert) Coppell... More

["Mi Sueño," Herbert Coppell house, 1245 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, California. Pergola]

["Mi Sueño," Herbert Coppell house, 1245 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena,...

Site History. House Architecture: Bertram Grovesnor Goodhue, built 1916; Carlton Monroe Winslow, supervising architect. Landscape: Paul George Thiene, 1916. Associated Name: Georgia Myers (Mrs. Herbert) Coppell... More

Nurseries: Tree Seeds - California, National Forest Service photograph.

Nurseries: Tree Seeds - California, National Forest Service photograph...

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

"Kitty Kelly" Begonia Gardens postcard

"Kitty Kelly" Begonia Gardens postcard

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage California postcard.

Buildings and Utilities, nursery. Individuals are CCC enrollees.

Buildings and Utilities, nursery. Individuals are CCC enrollees.

SEKI Historic Image Public domain photograph of a nursery, agriculture, garden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ranger Stations, Individual Unidentified, Redwood Meadow Ranger Station (old).

Ranger Stations, Individual Unidentified, Redwood Meadow Ranger Statio...

SEKI Historic Image Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Buildings and Utilities, nursery. Individuals are CCC enrollees.

Buildings and Utilities, nursery. Individuals are CCC enrollees.

SEKI Historic Image Public domain photograph of a nursery, agriculture, garden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

FC station, Fort Barry, 1991 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

FC station, Fort Barry, 1991 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

“FC station, WWII style, near Bird Rock, Fort Barry, spring 1991”

Agricultural workers in garden in rear of apartment building at the FSA (Farm Security Adminsitration) farm workers community. Yuba City, California

Agricultural workers in garden in rear of apartment building at the FS...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Family working in their garden at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers community. Yuba City, California

Family working in their garden at the FSA (Farm Security Administratio...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Family working in their garden at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers community. Yuba City, California

Family working in their garden at the FSA (Farm Security Administratio...

Public domain photograph of greenhouse plants, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

San Leandro, California, Apr. 1942

San Leandro, California, Apr. 1942

Japanese-American standing beside flower bed in his greenhouse prior to evacuation to War Relocation Authority center for the duration of the war. Photo attributed to Dorothea Lange. Title and other information... More

Agricultural workers in garden in rear of apartment building at the FSA (Farm Security Adminsitration) farm workers community. Yuba City, California

Agricultural workers in garden in rear of apartment building at the FS...

Public domain photograph of greenhouse plants, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Buildings and utilities, Ash Mountain Nursery.  Sequoia propagation. Ford Spieglemyre, Chief Ranger in background.

Buildings and utilities, Ash Mountain Nursery. Sequoia propagation. F...

SEKI Historic Image Public domain photograph of a nursery, agriculture, garden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Buildings and Utilities, Ash Mountain Nursery. Misc. Resource Management Concerns. Ford Spigelmyre on right.

Buildings and Utilities, Ash Mountain Nursery. Misc. Resource Manageme...

SEKI Historic Image Public domain photograph of a nursery, agriculture, garden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

An overall view of the solar panels installed at the station prior to the dedication of the power plant

An overall view of the solar panels installed at the station prior to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mount Laguna Air Force Station State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Garfield F. Jones Release S... More

An overall view of the solar panels installed at the station prior to the dedication of the power plant

An overall view of the solar panels installed at the station prior to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mount Laguna Air Force Station State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Garfield F. Jones Release S... More

Carol M. Highsmith - Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, California

Carol M. Highsmith - Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, California

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Conservatory of flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

Conservatory of flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Superintendent Woody Smeck during visit to the Recreation Area in Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Santa Monica Mountains National Recr...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park systemmaintenance

President George Bush, left, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, vo...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Superintendent Woody Smeck during visit to the Recreation Area in Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Santa Monica Mountains National Recr...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park systemmaintenance

President George Bush, left, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, vo...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park systemmaintenance

President George Bush, left, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, vo...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, foreground, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, foreground, receiving briefing from Ralph Wayco...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park systemmaintenance

President George Bush, left, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, vo...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park systemmaintenance

President George Bush, left, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, vo...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, left, with Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, right, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, v...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, foreground, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park system maintenance

President George Bush, foreground, receiving briefing from Ralph Wayco...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

President George Bush, left, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, volunteer coordinator for the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, during Presidential visit to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, California. Visit highlighted the federal budget commitment to National Park systemmaintenance

President George Bush, left, receiving briefing from Ralph Waycott, vo...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Balboa Park, National Parks gallery

Balboa Park, National Parks gallery

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

SHRUBS in the Nursery - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

SHRUBS in the Nursery - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Public domain photograph of a nursery, agriculture, garden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. –  In the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, preparations are under way to fuel NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, with hydrazine thruster control propellant. The OCO is a new Earth-orbiting mission sponsored by NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program. The OCO mission will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze OCO data to improve our understanding of the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas. This improved understanding will enable more reliable forecasts of future changes in the abundance and distribution of CO2 in the atmosphere and the effect that these changes may have on the Earth's climate. The launch of OCO is scheduled for Feb. 23 from Vandenberg. Photo credit: Robert Hargreaves Jr., VAFB KSC-2009-1150

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – In the Astrotech Payload Processi...

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – In the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, preparations are under way to fuel NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, with ... More

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – In the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, preparations are under way to fuel NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, with hydrazine thruster control propellant. The OCO is a new Earth-orbiting mission sponsored by NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program. The OCO mission will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze OCO data to improve our understanding of the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas. This improved understanding will enable more reliable forecasts of future changes in the abundance and distribution of CO2 in the atmosphere and the effect that these changes may have on the Earth's climate. The launch of OCO is scheduled for Feb. 23 from Vandenberg. Photo credit: Robert Hargreaves Jr., VAFB KSC-2009-1149

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – In the Astrotech Payload Processin...

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – In the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, preparations are under way to fuel NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, with h... More

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. –  In the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician monitors data during fueling of NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, with hydrazine thruster control propellant.    The OCO is a new Earth-orbiting mission sponsored by NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program. The OCO mission will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze OCO data to improve our understanding of the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas. This improved understanding will enable more reliable forecasts of future changes in the abundance and distribution of CO2 in the atmosphere and the effect that these changes may have on the Earth's climate. The launch of OCO is scheduled for Feb. 23 from Vandenberg. Photo credit: Robert Hargreaves Jr., VAFB KSC-2009-1152

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – In the Astrotech Payload Processi...

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – In the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician monitors data during fueling of NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or ... More

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. –  In the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician monitors data during fueling of NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, with hydrazine thruster control propellant.  The OCO is a new Earth-orbiting mission sponsored by NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program. The OCO mission will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze OCO data to improve our understanding of the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas. This improved understanding will enable more reliable forecasts of future changes in the abundance and distribution of CO2 in the atmosphere and the effect that these changes may have on the Earth's climate. The launch of OCO is scheduled for Feb. 23 from Vandenberg. Photo credit: Robert Hargreaves Jr., VAFB KSC-2009-1151

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – In the Astrotech Payload Processi...

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – In the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician monitors data during fueling of NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or ... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  The Stage 1, 2 and 3 motors of the Taurus XL rocket are being prepared for transfer to Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.  The Taurus is the launch vehicle for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, which is a new Earth-orbiting mission sponsored by NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program. The observatory is scheduled to launch Feb. 23 from Vandenberg. The spacecraft will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze OCO data to improve our understanding of the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas. This improved understanding will enable more reliable forecasts of future changes in the abundance and distribution of CO2 in the atmosphere and the effect that these changes may have on the Earth's climate.  Photo credit: NASA/Randy Beaudoin, VAFB KSC-2009-1559

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Stage 1, 2 and 3 motors of t...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Stage 1, 2 and 3 motors of the Taurus XL rocket are being prepared for transfer to Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The Taurus is... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  The Stage 1, 2 and 3 motors of the Taurus XL rocket are being prepared for transfer to Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.  The Taurus is the launch vehicle for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, which is a new Earth-orbiting mission sponsored by NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program. The observatory is scheduled to launch Feb. 23 from Vandenberg. The spacecraft will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze OCO data to improve our understanding of the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas. This improved understanding will enable more reliable forecasts of future changes in the abundance and distribution of CO2 in the atmosphere and the effect that these changes may have on the Earth's climate.  Photo credit: NASA/Randy Beaudoin, VAFB KSC-2009-1558

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Stage 1, 2 and 3 motors of t...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Stage 1, 2 and 3 motors of the Taurus XL rocket are being prepared for transfer to Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The Taurus is... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  The Stage 1, 2 and 3 motors of the Taurus XL rocket are being prepared for transfer to Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.  The Taurus is the launch vehicle for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, which is a new Earth-orbiting mission sponsored by NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program. The observatory is scheduled to launch Feb. 23 from Vandenberg. The spacecraft will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze OCO data to improve our understanding of the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas. This improved understanding will enable more reliable forecasts of future changes in the abundance and distribution of CO2 in the atmosphere and the effect that these changes may have on the Earth's climate.  Photo credit: NASA/Randy Beaudoin, VAFB KSC-2009-1560

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Stage 1, 2 and 3 motors of t...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Stage 1, 2 and 3 motors of the Taurus XL rocket are being prepared for transfer to Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The Taurus is... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, are transported from Building 1555 to Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.  The OCO is an Earth-orbiting mission sponsored by NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program. The observatory will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze the data returned to better understand the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas.  Launch is targeted for 1:51:30 a.m. PST Feb. 24. Photo credit: VAFB KSC-2009-1654

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Scie...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, are transported from Building 1555 to Space Launch Complex 57... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, are parked under a tent at Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The OCO is an Earth-orbiting mission sponsored by NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program. The observatory will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze the data returned to better understand the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas.  Launch is targeted for 1:51:30 a.m. PST Feb. 24. Photo credit: VAFB KSC-2009-1656

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Scie...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, are parked under a tent at Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vand... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, have arrived and are prepared for erection at Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The OCO is an Earth-orbiting mission sponsored by NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program. The observatory will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze the data returned to better understand the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas.  Launch is targeted for 1:51:30 a.m. PST Feb. 24. Photo credit: VAFB KSC-2009-1658

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Scien...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, have arrived and are prepared for erection at Space Launch Com... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, arrive at Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The OCO is an Earth-orbiting mission sponsored by NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program. The observatory will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze the data returned to better understand the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas.  Launch is targeted for 1:51:30 a.m. PST Feb. 24. Photo credit: VAFB KSC-2009-1655

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Scie...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, arrive at Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force ... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers prepare to erect Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, at Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The OCO is an Earth-orbiting mission sponsored by NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program. The observatory will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze the data returned to better understand the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas.  Launch is targeted for 1:51:30 a.m. PST Feb. 24. Photo credit: VAFB KSC-2009-1657

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers prepare to erect Stages 1,...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers prepare to erect Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, at Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vand... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, have arrived and are prepared for lifting onto Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The OCO is an Earth-orbiting mission sponsored by NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program. The observatory will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze the data returned to better understand the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas.  Launch is targeted for 1:51:30 a.m. PST Feb. 24. Photo credit: VAFB KSC-2009-1659

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Scien...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Stages 1, 2 and 3 of Orbital Sciences’ Taurus XL launch vehicle for NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, have arrived and are prepared for lifting onto Space Launch Co... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital Sciences technicians conduct an ultraviolet light cleanliness inspection on the payload load isolators of the Taurus XL launch vehicle for the Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, before  installation on the ballast ring.  From left are Dana Frederic, Bill Nelson and Randy Bone.   The OCO is an Earth-orbiting mission sponsored by NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder Program. The observatory will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze the data returned to better understand the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas.  Launch is targeted for Feb. 24 from Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg.  Photo credit: NASA/Richard Nielsen, KSC KSC-2009-1624

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech payload proc...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital Sciences technicians conduct an ultraviolet light cleanliness inspection... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  The second half of the fairing is prepared for installation around NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO,  at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.  The fairing is a molded structure that fits flush with the outside surface of the rocket and forms an aerodynamically smooth nose cone, protecting the spacecraft during launch and ascent. The spacecraft is scheduled for launch aboard Orbital Sciences' Taurus XL rocket on Feb. 23 from Vandenberg.  The spacecraft will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze OCO data to improve our understanding of the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas. This improved understanding will enable more reliable forecasts of future changes in the abundance and distribution of CO2 in the atmosphere and the effect that these changes may have on the Earth's climate. Photo credit: NASA/Robert Hargreaves Jr., VAFB KSC-2009-1590

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The second half of the fairing i...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The second half of the fairing is prepared for installation around NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The fairing is ... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  – Workers check the movement of the fairing at right toward NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, at left, to complete installation.  The work is being done in Building 1032 of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The fairing is a molded structure that fits flush with the outside surface of the rocket and forms an aerodynamically smooth nose cone, protecting the spacecraft during launch and ascent. The spacecraft is scheduled for launch aboard Orbital Sciences' Taurus XL rocket on Feb. 23 from Vandenberg. The spacecraft will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze OCO data to improve our understanding of the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas. This improved understanding will enable more reliable forecasts of future changes in the abundance and distribution of CO2 in the atmosphere and the effect that these changes may have on the Earth's climate. Photo credit: NASA/Robert Hargreaves Jr., VAFB KSC-2009-1593

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- – Workers check the movement of ...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- – Workers check the movement of the fairing at right toward NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, at left, to complete installation. The work is being done in Buildi... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  The first half of the fairing is placed around NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.  The fairing is a molded structure that fits flush with the outside surface of the rocket and forms an aerodynamically smooth nose cone, protecting the spacecraft during launch and ascent. The spacecraft is scheduled for launch aboard Orbital Sciences' Taurus XL rocket on Feb. 23 from Vandenberg. The spacecraft will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze OCO data to improve our understanding of the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas. This improved understanding will enable more reliable forecasts of future changes in the abundance and distribution of CO2 in the atmosphere and the effect that these changes may have on the Earth's climate. Photo credit: NASA/Robert Hargreaves Jr., VAFB KSC-2009-1589

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The first half of the fairing is...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The first half of the fairing is placed around NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The fairing is a molded structure th... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  The second half of the fairing, at right, is moved closer to NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, at left, to complete installation.  The work is being done in Building 1032 of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.  The fairing is a molded structure that fits flush with the outside surface of the rocket and forms an aerodynamically smooth nose cone, protecting the spacecraft during launch and ascent. The spacecraft is scheduled for launch aboard Orbital Sciences' Taurus XL rocket on Feb. 23 from Vandenberg. The spacecraft will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze OCO data to improve our understanding of the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas. This improved understanding will enable more reliable forecasts of future changes in the abundance and distribution of CO2 in the atmosphere and the effect that these changes may have on the Earth's climate. Photo credit: NASA/Robert Hargreaves Jr., VAFB KSC-2009-1592

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The second half of the fairing, ...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The second half of the fairing, at right, is moved closer to NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, at left, to complete installation. The work is being done in Build... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  Workers secure the installation of the fairing around NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO.  The work is being done in Building 1032 of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The fairing is a molded structure that fits flush with the outside surface of the rocket and forms an aerodynamically smooth nose cone, protecting the spacecraft during launch and ascent. The spacecraft is scheduled for launch aboard Orbital Sciences' Taurus XL rocket on Feb. 23 from Vandenberg. The spacecraft will collect precise global measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists will analyze OCO data to improve our understanding of the natural processes and human activities that regulate the abundance and distribution of this important greenhouse gas. This improved understanding will enable more reliable forecasts of future changes in the abundance and distribution of CO2 in the atmosphere and the effect that these changes may have on the Earth's climate. Photo credit: NASA/Robert Hargreaves Jr., VAFB KSC-2009-1595

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers secure the installation ...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers secure the installation of the fairing around NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO. The work is being done in Building 1032 of Vandenberg Air Force Base in C... More

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