MESSENGER Launch - August 3, 2004
Launch of the MESSENGER Spacecraft.
Boeing Delta II Heavy Launch Vehicle (7000 series)
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I was there when the Delta II launched! It was awesome!!
dalegomasta 1 year ago
Great launch! Waiting for the final critical stage of MESSENGER mission, which is the orbital insertion next March 18th. Previous flybys have given great views, but real high-resolution mapping of the innermost planet can only begin after it's in orbit. Considering this is only the second NASA spacecraft to perform a flyby of Mercury (three flybys before orbital insertion), and the first to orbit, it's of historical importance. And should keep us busy until New Horizons flies by Pluto in 2014.
Simpson654 1 year ago
SO QUICK!!
remyworldpeace 2 years ago
That's Awesome!
MegaUltraGalactic79 3 years ago
wow that thing took off like a bat out of hell
emtpilot132 3 years ago
cool
deluca51 4 years ago