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Aqua launch timeline SPACEFLIGHT NOW Updated: May 1, 2002
Data source: Boeing. |
Flight Data File Vehicle: Delta 2 (7920-10L) Payload: Aqua Launch date: May 4, 2002 Launch time: 0954:58-1004:58 GMT (5:54:58-6:04:58 a.m. EDT) Launch site: SLC-2W, Vandenberg AFB, Calif. Satellite broadcast: GE-2, Transponder 9, C-band Pre-launch briefing Orbit trace - Maps showing the ground track for the launch. Aqua - General overview of this NASA spacecraft. Science goals - Aqua's science objectives and mission goals. Satellite instruments - Description of each of the six instruments on Aqua. Delta 2 rocket - Overview of the Delta 2 7920-model rocket used in this launch. SLC-2W - The launch pad where Delta rockets fly from Vandenberg. Delta directory - See our coverage of preview Delta rocket flights. Apollo 12 tribute DVD set ![]() New! Featuring the jovial crew of Pete Conrad, Dick Gordon and Alan Bean, the Apollo 12 mission was struck by lightning shortly after liftoff but proceeded on the second successful exploration voyage to the lunar surface. This three-disc DVD brings the mission to life with extraordinary detail. U.S. - U.K. - E.U. - Worldwide Fallen Heroes special patch This special 12-inch embroidered patch commemorates the U.S. astronauts who made the ultimate sacrifice, honoring the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia.U.S. - U.K. - E.U. - Worldwide Women in Space Women of Space: Cool Careers on the Final Frontier is for girls, young women, and anyone else interested in learning about exciting careers in space exploration. Includes CD-ROM.U.S. - U.K. - E.U. - Worldwide Mars rover poster This new poster features some of the best pictures from NASA's amazing Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity.U.S. Women Astronauts Learn about women astronauts,what they do, and how they got to where they are today. Read their story and how attitudes towards women in space changed.Apollo 12 tribute DVD set ![]() New! Featuring the jovial crew of Pete Conrad, Dick Gordon and Alan Bean, the Apollo 12 mission was struck by lightning shortly after liftoff but proceeded on the second successful exploration voyage to the lunar surface. This three-disc DVD brings the mission to life with extraordinary detail. U.S. - U.K. - E.U. - Worldwide Fallen Heroes special patch This special 12-inch embroidered patch commemorates the U.S. astronauts who made the ultimate sacrifice, honoring the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia.U.S. - U.K. - E.U. - Worldwide Women in Space Women of Space: Cool Careers on the Final Frontier is for girls, young women, and anyone else interested in learning about exciting careers in space exploration. Includes CD-ROM.U.S. - U.K. - E.U. - Worldwide Mars rover poster This new poster features some of the best pictures from NASA's amazing Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity.U.S. |
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