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Orbital Sciences Stargazer L-1011 aircraft

IBEX
Launch Date: October 5
Launch Window:
12:41 to 12:48 p.m. EDT

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Features

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The Launch Services Program marked its 50th successful launch with a celebratory film.

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Phoenix Readied for Mars Arctic Expedition

Lander will dig for clues to more red planet mysteries.

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Deltas Line Up for Launch

With three missions coming up, the hangar areas where workers prepare Delta II rockets for launch is a busy place.

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NASA Rocket Launch Information

Learn about NASA's rocket fleet, how to see a launch in person and much more!
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ELV Status Reports

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NASA's Launch Services Program →

This fact sheet provides an overview of Kennedy's role in the Launch Services Program, the vehicle fleet and some of the program's historic missions.
Expendable Launch Vehicle Mission Archives

Here you'll find all the details about the missions that have already launched this year and in years past.
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Cool Stuff

Rocket Science 101

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

OSTM/Jason-2 Galleries
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OSTM/Jason-2 Prelaunch Webcast

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

See launch videos and photos from the GLAST mission.
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Mission to the Universe

Go behind the scenes as a Delta II rocket prepares to launch the GLAST spacecraft.
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GLAST's Road to Launch

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