Spitzer Departing the Earth Soon After Launch
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (SSC)
Artwork • August 23rd, 2003 • SIRTF_departure
SIRTF_departure
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.
About the Object
- Name
- Spitzer Space Telescope • Earth
- Type
- Technology > Observatory > Telescope
- Planet > Type > Terrestrial
