Spitzer Launch

Launch | Infrared Launch | Preparations

Note: At the time of Spitzer's launch on 25 August 2003, the Observatory had a working name of SIRTF (the Space InfraRed Telescope Facility). Spitzer's planned April 2003 launch was delayed by NASA due to concerns about the Delta-II rocket intended to carry it to orbit. Another Launch Images Directory exists containing all the images from that launch attempt. The only pictures that have been retained on this page are those that are pertinent to the actual 25 August 2003 launch.

Launch

	The Space Infrared Telescope Facility launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at 1:35 a.m. EDT (Sunday, August 24, at 10:35 p.m. PDT). Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1960x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The Space Infrared Telescope Facility launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at 1:35 a.m. EDT (Sunday, August 24, at 10:35 p.m. PDT). Screen-Resolution (295x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1968x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The Space Infrared Telescope Facility launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at 1:35 a.m. EDT (Sunday, August 24, at 10:35 p.m. PDT). Screen-Resolution (309x450): JPEG High-Resolution (2060x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The Space Infrared Telescope Facility launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at 1:35 a.m. EDT (Sunday, August 24, at 10:35 p.m. PDT). Screen-Resolution (289x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1925x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The Space Infrared Telescope Facility launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at 1:35 a.m. EDT (Sunday, August 24, at 10:35 p.m. PDT). Screen-Resolution (450x295): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1968): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The Delta II rocket moments before launch at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Monday, Aug. 25, 2003. Screen-Resolution (369x450): JPEG High-Resolution (2547x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 24 August 2003, the mobile service tower is rolled back at Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to reveal NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) ready for launch aboard a Delta II Heavy launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1960x3008): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 24 August 2003, the mobile service tower is rolled back at Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to reveal NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) ready for launch aboard a Delta II Heavy launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (267x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1788x3008): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 24 August 2003, the mobile service tower is rolled back at Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to reveal NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) ready for launch aboard a Delta II Heavy launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (290x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1935x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 24 August 2003, the mobile service tower is rolled back at Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to reveal NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) ready for launch aboard a Delta II Heavy launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (450x302): JPEG High-Resolution (2893x1920): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/R.Hurt
	On 24 August 2003, the mobile service tower is rolled back at Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to reveal NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) ready for launch aboard a Delta II Heavy launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (294x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1712x2623): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/R.Hurt
	On 24 August 2003, the mobile service tower is rolled back at Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to reveal NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) ready for launch aboard a Delta II Heavy launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (450x324): JPEG High-Resolution (2684x1940): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/R.Hurt
	On 24 August 2003, the mobile service tower is rolled back at Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to reveal NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) ready for launch aboard a Delta II Heavy launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1960x3008): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 24 August 2003, the mobile service tower is rolled back at Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to reveal NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) ready for launch aboard a Delta II Heavy launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1960x3008): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 24 August 2003, the mobile service tower is rolled back at Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to reveal NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) ready for launch aboard a Delta II Heavy launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1960x3008): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 24 August 2003, the mobile service tower is rolled back at Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to reveal NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) ready for launch aboard a Delta II Heavy launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1960x3008): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 24 August 2003, the mobile service tower is rolled back at Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to reveal NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) ready for launch aboard a Delta II Heavy launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (450x299): JPEG High-Resolution (3008x2000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/R.Hurt

Infrared Launch

	A visible-light/infrared comparison image of the mobile service tower and the Delta II rocket that launched SIRTF. Screen-Resolution (302x450): JPEG High-Resolution (2275x3392): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Caption: text Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/R.Hurt
	A visible-light/infrared comparison image of the Delta II rocket that launched SIRTF. Screen-Resolution (450x274): JPEG High-Resolution (3688x2244): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Caption: text Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/R.Hurt
	Still frame from an infrared video of the launch of SIRTF. High-Resolution (640x480): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
	Still frame from an infrared video of the launch of SIRTF. High-Resolution (640x480): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
	Still frame from an infrared video of the launch of SIRTF. High-Resolution (640x480): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
	Still frame from an infrared video of the launch of SIRTF. High-Resolution (640x480): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
	Still frame from an infrared video of the launch of SIRTF. High-Resolution (640x480): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
	Still frame from an infrared video of the launch of SIRTF. High-Resolution (640x480): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
	Still frame from an infrared video of the launch of SIRTF. High-Resolution (640x480): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
	Still frame from an infrared video of the launch of SIRTF. High-Resolution (640x480): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
	Still frame from an infrared video of the launch of SIRTF. High-Resolution (640x480): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

Preparations

	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 14 August 2003 install the Delta II rocket's faring around SIRTF. Screen-Resolution (450x299): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1995): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 14 August 2003 install the Delta II rocket's faring around SIRTF. Screen-Resolution (450x299): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1995): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 14 August 2003 install the Delta II rocket's faring around SIRTF. Screen-Resolution (299x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1995x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 14 August 2003 install the Delta II rocket's faring around SIRTF. Screen-Resolution (299x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1995x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 14 August 2003 install the Delta II rocket's faring around SIRTF. Screen-Resolution (299x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1995x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	SIRTF sitting atop its Delta II rocket on 14 August 2003 awaiting installation of the launch faring. Screen-Resolution (299x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1995x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	SIRTF sitting atop its Delta II rocket on 14 August 2003 awaiting installation of the launch faring. Screen-Resolution (299x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1995x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	SIRTF sitting atop its Delta II rocket on 14 August 2003 awaiting installation of the launch faring. Screen-Resolution (257x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1715x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 10 August 2003 move SIRTF, enclosed in its payload canister, into position atop the launch pad. Screen-Resolution (450x295): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1968): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 10 August 2003 move SIRTF, enclosed in its payload canister, into position atop the launch pad. Screen-Resolution (450x295): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1968): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 10 August 2003 hoist SIRTF, enclosed in its payload canister, up to the top of its rocket. Screen-Resolution (295x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1968x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 10 August 2003 hoist SIRTF, enclosed in its payload canister, up to the top of its rocket. Screen-Resolution (295x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1968x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 10 August 2003 hoist SIRTF, enclosed in its payload canister, up to the top of its rocket. Screen-Resolution (295x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1968x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 10 August 2003 hoist SIRTF, enclosed in its payload canister, up to the top of its rocket. Screen-Resolution (295x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1968x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 10 August 2003 hoist SIRTF, enclosed in its payload canister, up to the top of its rocket. Screen-Resolution (295x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1968x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 10 August 2003 prepare to hoist SIRTF, enclosed in its payload canister, up to the top of its rocket. Screen-Resolution (295x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1968x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 10 August 2003 transport SIRTF, enclosed in its payload canister, from the hangar to the launch pad. Screen-Resolution (450x295): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1968): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 10 August 2003 transport SIRTF, enclosed in its payload canister, from the hangar to the launch pad. Screen-Resolution (450x295): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1968): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 05 August 2003 enclose SIRTF in its payload canister, which protects the Observatory on its journey to the launch pad. Screen-Resolution (295x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1968x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 05 August 2003 enclose SIRTF in its payload canister, which protects the Observatory on its journey to the launch pad. Screen-Resolution (450x295): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1968): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 05 August 2003 enclose SIRTF in its payload canister, which protects the Observatory on its journey to the launch pad. Screen-Resolution (450x295): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1968): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 05 August 2003 enclose SIRTF in its payload canister, which protects the Observatory on its journey to the launch pad. Screen-Resolution (295x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1968x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 05 August 2003 enclose SIRTF in its payload canister, which protects the Observatory on its journey to the launch pad. Screen-Resolution (295x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1968x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 05 August 2003 enclose SIRTF in its payload canister, which protects the Observatory on its journey to the launch pad. Screen-Resolution (295x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1968x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 05 August 2003 enclose SIRTF in its payload canister, which protects the Observatory on its journey to the launch pad. Screen-Resolution (450x295): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1968): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 05 August 2003 enclose SIRTF in its payload canister, which protects the Observatory on its journey to the launch pad. Screen-Resolution (295x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1968x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 05 August 2003 enclose SIRTF in its payload canister, which protects the Observatory on its journey to the launch pad. Screen-Resolution (295x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1968x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 05 August 2003 enclose SIRTF in its payload canister, which protects the Observatory on its journey to the launch pad. Screen-Resolution (295x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1968x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The second stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is moved into position atop the first stage on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's pad 17-B. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3008x1960): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The second stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is moved into position atop the first stage on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's pad 17-B. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3008x1960): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The second stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is moved into position atop the first stage on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's pad 17-B. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3008x1960): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The second stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is moved into position atop the first stage on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's pad 17-B. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1960x3008): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The second stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is hoisted up the tower at pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Screen-Resolution (284x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1890x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The second stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is hoisted up the tower at pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3008x1960): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket sits on pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1960x3008): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The second stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is hoisted up the tower at pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1960x3008): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The second stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is hoisted up the tower at pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1960x3008): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The second stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is hoisted up the tower at pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3008x1960): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers prepare to hoist the second stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket up the tower at pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3008x1960): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers prepare to hoist the second stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket up the tower at pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1960x3008): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers prepare to hoist the second stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket up the tower at pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3008x1960): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Additional solid rocket boosters wait to be mated to the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Additional solid rocket boosters wait to be mated to the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	A solid rocket booster is lifted into position in order to be mated to the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1955x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	A solid rocket booster is lifted into position in order to be mated to the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Solid rocket boosters are loaded into the mobile service tower in order to be mated to the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Solid rocket boosters are loaded into the mobile service tower in order to be mated to the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	A solid rocket booster waits to be lifted into position for mating to the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	A solid rocket booster is lifted into position in order to be mated to the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1955x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	A solid rocket booster is lifted into position in order to be mated to the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1955x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	A solid rocket booster is lifted into position in order to be mated to the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1955x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	A solid rocket booster is lifted into position in order to be mated to the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	A solid rocket booster arrives at pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is lifted up the mobile service tower on 18 July 2003. Below the rocket is the flame trench, and in the foreground is the overflow pool. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 18 July 2003, the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is lifted up the mobile service tower. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, prepare the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket for its lift up the mobile service tower on 18 July 2003. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 18 July 2003, the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is moved into the mobile service tower. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1955x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 18 July 2003 at Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is nearly erect for its move into the mobile service tower. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 18 July 2003, the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is raised off the transporter before lifting it up and moved into the mobile service tower. Screen-Resolution (293x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1955x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 18 July 2003, the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket is raised off the transporter before lifting it up and moved into the mobile service tower. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 18 July 2003, the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket waits to be lifted up into the mobile service tower. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 18 July 2003, the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket waits to be lifted up into the mobile service tower. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	On 18 July 2003, the first stage of SIRTF's Delta II rocket waits to be lifted up into the mobile service tower. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1955): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	SIRTF in the clean room at Kennedy Space Center on 02 May 2003. Screen-Resolution (304x450): JPEG High-Resolution (2027x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center in Florida inspect SIRTF after its trip back to the clean room on 02 May 2003. Screen-Resolution (450x299): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1995): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center in Florida inspect SIRTF after its trip back to the clean room on 02 May 2003. Screen-Resolution (299x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1995x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center in Florida inspect SIRTF after its trip back to the clean room on 02 May 2003. Screen-Resolution (450x299): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1995): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center in Florida inspect SIRTF after its trip back to the clean room on 02 May 2003. Screen-Resolution (450x299): JPEG High-Resolution (3000x1995): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	SIRTF attached to its payload attach fitting, which will connect the satellite to its Delta II launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (240x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1040x1948): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 29 March 2003 connect SIRTF to its payload attach fitting, which will connect the satellite to its Delta II launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (282x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1877x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 29 March 2003 prepare to connect SIRTF to its payload attach fitting, which will connect the satellite to its Delta II launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (299x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1995x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 29 March 2003 prepare to connect SIRTF to its payload attach fitting, which will connect the satellite to its Delta II launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (299x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1995x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 29 March 2003 prepare to connect SIRTF to its payload attach fitting, which will connect the satellite to its Delta II launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (299x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1995x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	Workers at Kennedy Space Center on 29 March 2003 prepare to connect SIRTF to its payload attach fitting, which will connect the satellite to its Delta II launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (299x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1996x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	SIRTF in a clean room at Kennedy Space Center prior to being connected to the payload attach fitting, which will connect the SIRTF satellite to its Delta II launch vehicle. Screen-Resolution (299x450): JPEG High-Resolution (1995x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	The protective cover that shrouded SIRTF in transport is removed in a Kennedy Space Center clean room on 06 March 2003. Screen-Resolution (267x500): JPEG High-Resolution (1602x3000): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	SIRTF rotated to a vertical position in a Kennedy Space Center clean room on 06 March 2003. Screen-Resolution (300x460): JPEG High-Resolution (1960x3008): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	SIRTF in a Kennedy Space Center clean room on 06 March 2003, shortly after delivery. Screen-Resolution (300x195): JPEG High-Resolution (3008x1960): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	SIRTF moved into a hangar at Kennedy Space Center on 06 March 2003. Screen-Resolution (450x293): JPEG High-Resolution (3008x1960): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA
	SIRTF delivered to Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Screen-Resolution (300x195): JPEG High-Resolution (3008x1960): JPEG | Mac TIFF | PC TIFF Credit: NASA

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