NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Solar Dynamics Observatory Lifts Off on Atlas V

Launch sends the Solar Dynamics Observatory toward space.

SDO is Readied for Launch

The Solar Dynamics Observatory spent months in testing and preparation before being placed atop an Atlas V for launch.

Liftoff of WISE!

A Delta II lofts the WISE space telescope into space to view the universe with infrared eyes.

WISE Webcast

Go behind the scenes to see how the Delta II rocket and the WISE space telescope are prepared for launch on this exciting mission to view space through infrared eyes.

Technology Demonstration Satellites Head into Orbit

A pair of space technology satellites launched aboard a Delta II from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.

Liftoff! GOES-O Begins Mission

The GOES-O satellite launches aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket.

Liftoff! LRO, LCROSS Head to the Moon

An Atlas V sends two lunar spacecraft on their journey.

Preparing for Liftoff

Follow the Atlas V rocket and the LRO/LCROSS spacecraft as they are readied for their journey to the moon.

We Have Liftoff!

Kepler is on its way to space to search for Earth-like planets.

OCO Spacecraft Fails to Reach Orbit

Launch contingency called.

Taurus Launches with OCO Spacecraft

Rocket thunders skyward

Taurus is OCO's Ride to Space

An Orbital Sciences Taurus XL rocket is the launch vehicle for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory.

The Versatile Taurus

The four-stage Taurus rocket is designed to be cost-effective, adaptable and dependable.

NOAA-N Prime Soars into Polar Orbit!

NASA launches a new satellite to improve weather forecasting around the world.

Delta II Ready to Launch NOAA-N Prime

New polar-orbiting satellite will help with weather forecasting worldwide.

IBEX Launches!

NASA's IBEX spacecraft is poised to map the boundaries of our solar system.

OSTM/Jason-2 Galleries

OSTM/Jason-2 Prelaunch Webcast

Go behind the scenes as a Delta II rocket prepares to launch the OSTM/Jason-2 spacecraft.

GLAST Launch Coverage

See launch videos and photos from the GLAST mission.

Mission to the Universe

Go behind the scenes as a Delta II rocket prepares to launch the GLAST spacecraft.