NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Phoenix and Delta II Prepared for Liftoff

See how rocket and spacecraft come together for launch

Launch of AIM

Take a look back at prelaunch and launch activities.

Launch Services

Why launch anything into space?

Ron Mueller

AIM Launch Services
Mission Manager

Preparing and launching THEMIS

Ask the Mission Manager

Getting any mission off the ground begins years before launch, and the Mission Manager is key to its success.

Rocket Science 101

Assemble a Delta II or Atlas V rocket from main engine to payload fairing!

Preparing for Launch

This interactive gallery highlights the best photos of STEREO's prelaunch processing.

STEREO: Uncrated

With both STEREO spacecraft out of their shipping containers, processing can begin.

STEREO Arrives at Astrotech

Spacecraft arrives in Florida for launch processing.

Launch Video Collection

View videos from live TV coverage.

Preparing and Launching New Horizons

Preparing and Launching MRO

NOAA-N Launch Video Collection

View videos captured during live coverage of the NOAA-N launch.

DART Launch Video Collection

View videos captured during live coverage of the DART launch.

Final Stop

NASA's GOES-N weather satellite is being prepped for flight.

One-of-a-Kind Job

Chuck Dovale shares his unique experience as a NASA launch director.

In Their Own Words

NASA's Mike Stelzer introduces his job as a Mission Integration Manager.

In Their Own Words

Launch Manager Omar Baez gives his perspective on working at Kennedy.

Comet-Bound!

The Boeing Delta II rocket carrying Deep Impact launches successfully.