Titre

Spitzer Departing the Earth Soon After Launch

Description

The Spitzer Space Telescope departing the Earth soon after launch. Africa is prominently visible. The radio dish facilities at Hartebeesthoek, South Africa, played a vital role in early communications after launch.

Crédits

NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (SSC)

Identification

SIRTF_departure

Cette image sur le site Spitzer