After taking a weekend ferry to a tropical paradise in the central Pacific Ocean, an Orbital Sciences air-launched Pegasus rocket is being readied to carry a NASA satellite into space to seek out the most powerful explosions in the universe. Bad weather at Kennedy Space Center in Florida diverted landing to Edwards. Visit the Tracking Station for a full listing of upcoming launches. The Hubble Space Telescope's majestic view of the Eskimo Nebula. This spectacular poster is available now from the Astronomy Now Store.
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