NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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

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.