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“An Atlas V Rocket Prepares to Launch” is copyrighted by Ecliptic Enterprises Corporation. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteAn Atlas V rocket stands ready on the launch pad, prepared for its mission into space. These rockets are known for their reliability and are used to launch a variety of payloads, including satellites and interplanetary probes. The powerful engines will ignite to propel the rocket through Earth's atmosphere. This moment captures the anticipation before a journey beyond our planet.
The Earth on 16 September 2002 · Nile Delta and Sinai
NASA Terra took this picture on 16 September 2002, the day itself, not a release date.
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The Earth on your day The Earth on 16 September 2002 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2009 Field around the planet-hosting star CoRoT-7 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2026 Webb's View of M64 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2015 Sculptor dwarf galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2024 The light of knowledge See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2024 Lost in a giant stellar nursery See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 SEP 2002 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 SEP 2002.
Questions about September 16, 2002
What space photo was released on September 16, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 16, 2002 was "An Atlas V Rocket Prepares to Launch". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on September 16, 2002?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 69% lit.
What day of the week was September 16, 2002?
September 16, 2002 was a Monday, day 259 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 16, 2002?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.