NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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.

GLAST's Road to Launch

Follow the Delta II rocket and GLAST spacecraft during preparations for liftoff.

Mobile Service Tower Imploded

The gantry used for the Cassini launch is demolished. (Natural sound only)

Dawn's Mission Begins

See how the Dawn spacecraft and Delta II rocket were readied and launched.

Phoenix Headed for Mars

A beautiful early morning launch lofts the Mars Phoenix Lander on its journey to the red planet.

Mission to Mars