June 3rd, 2020: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lift-off from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base carrying 60 satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was 7th operational mission for Starlkink.

June 3rd, 2020: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lift-off from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base carrying 60 satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was 7th operational mission for Starlkink.

 June 3rd, 2020: A closer look at the SpaceX’ Falcon 9 Merlin engines seconds after lift-off from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base carrying 60 satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was 7th operational mission for

June 3rd, 2020: A closer look at the SpaceX’ Falcon 9 Merlin engines seconds after lift-off from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base carrying 60 satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was 7th operational mission for Starlink.

 May 30th, 2020: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lift-off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken into orbit and to the International Space Station aboard a CrewDragon capsule on its DM-2 mission. A

May 30th, 2020: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lift-off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken into orbit and to the International Space Station aboard a CrewDragon capsule on its DM-2 mission. An historic day for NASA, returning its flying crew capabilities after 9 years, and for SpaceX, becoming the first private company in launching humans to Earth orbit.

 May 30th, 2020: A long exposure shot of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifting-off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken into orbit and to the International Space Station aboard a CrewDragon capsu

May 30th, 2020: A long exposure shot of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifting-off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken into orbit and to the International Space Station aboard a CrewDragon capsule on its DM-2 mission. An historic day for NASA, returning its flying crew capabilities after 9 years, and for SpaceX, becoming the first private company in launching humans to Earth orbit.

 May 30th, 2020: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket climbs to orbit after its launch from historic Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken into orbit and to the International Space Station aboard a CrewDragon caps

May 30th, 2020: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket climbs to orbit after its launch from historic Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken into orbit and to the International Space Station aboard a CrewDragon capsule on its DM-2 mission. An historic day for NASA, returning its flying crew capabilities after 9 years, and for SpaceX, becoming the first private company in launching humans to Earth orbit.

 May 17th, 2020: A closer look at ULA’s Atlas V rocket RD-180 engines during lift-off from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base on its USSF7 mission carrying the X37-B Space Plane for the US Space Force.

May 17th, 2020: A closer look at ULA’s Atlas V rocket RD-180 engines during lift-off from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base on its USSF7 mission carrying the X37-B Space Plane for the US Space Force.

 May 17th, 2020: A ULA Atlas V rocket lift-off from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base carrying the X37-B Space Plane for the US Space Force.

May 17th, 2020: A ULA Atlas V rocket lift-off from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base carrying the X37-B Space Plane for the US Space Force.

 Feb 9th - 2020: A close up engine shot of the ULA's Atlas V rocket shows two RD-180 liquid oxygen and kerosene engines and one Solid Rocket Booster on the side of the rocket. This configuration of the Atlas V rocket V411 was used to launch ESA's Sol

Feb 9th - 2020: A close up engine shot of the ULA's Atlas V rocket shows two RD-180 liquid oxygen and kerosene engines and one Solid Rocket Booster on the side of the rocket. This configuration of the Atlas V rocket V411 was used to launch ESA's Solar Orbiter Probe.

 Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket ripping into the clouds during its launch carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.

Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket ripping into the clouds during its launch carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.

 Feb 9th - 2020: A ULA's Atlas V liftoff from Space Launch Complex 41 carrying the Solar Orbiter probe from the European Space Agency (ESA)

Feb 9th - 2020: A ULA's Atlas V liftoff from Space Launch Complex 41 carrying the Solar Orbiter probe from the European Space Agency (ESA)

 Nov 11th - 2019: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from platform SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, carrying 60 satellites for its Starlink Constellation.

Nov 11th - 2019: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from platform SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, carrying 60 satellites for its Starlink Constellation.

 A close up view of the historic launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket from Pad 39A a the Kennedy Space Center, Feb 6th, 2018.

A close up view of the historic launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket from Pad 39A a the Kennedy Space Center, Feb 6th, 2018.

 January 19th - 2020: a SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Crew Dragon Capsule rips into the clouds after liftoff for its In-Flight Abort Test

January 19th - 2020: a SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Crew Dragon Capsule rips into the clouds after liftoff for its In-Flight Abort Test

 (April 11 - 2019) SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket liftoff from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on its first commercial mission carrying the ArabSat6A satellite.

(April 11 - 2019) SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket liftoff from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on its first commercial mission carrying the ArabSat6A satellite.

 Feb 9th - 2020: A ULA's Atlas V liftoff from Space Launch Complex 41 carrying the Solar Orbiter probe from the European Space Agency (ESA)

Feb 9th - 2020: A ULA's Atlas V liftoff from Space Launch Complex 41 carrying the Solar Orbiter probe from the European Space Agency (ESA)

 January 19th - 2020: Liftoff of the SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Crew Dragon Capsule that will perform an In-Flight Abort Test (IFAT)

January 19th - 2020: Liftoff of the SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Crew Dragon Capsule that will perform an In-Flight Abort Test (IFAT)

 Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.

Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.

 SpaceX's Falcon Heavy clears the tower after liftoff on its first demonstration flight Feb 6th, 2018.

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy clears the tower after liftoff on its first demonstration flight Feb 6th, 2018.

 Nov 11th - 2019: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from platform SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, carrying 60 satellites for its Starlink Constellation.

Nov 11th - 2019: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from platform SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, carrying 60 satellites for its Starlink Constellation.

 Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.

Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.

 Nov 11th, 2019 - A closer look at SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launch from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times / Starlink

Nov 11th, 2019 - A closer look at SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launch from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times / Starlink2 mission.

 (April 11 - 2019) SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket liftoff from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on its first commercial mission carrying the ArabSat6A satellite.

(April 11 - 2019) SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket liftoff from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on its first commercial mission carrying the ArabSat6A satellite.

 March 1st - 2019: A SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket with a new Crew Dragon capsule on top waits for its DM-1 Mission launch on Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center

March 1st - 2019: A SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket with a new Crew Dragon capsule on top waits for its DM-1 Mission launch on Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center

 January 18th - 2020: A three time used SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is ready for its last mission standing vertical at the Kennedy Space Center launch pad 39A.

January 18th - 2020: A three time used SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is ready for its last mission standing vertical at the Kennedy Space Center launch pad 39A.

 Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.

Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.

 August 12th, 2018, 3:35 am. A ULA’s Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying the Parker Solar Probe to the Sun crosses the Miami Sky, defying the city lights. Long exposure shot from the Miami’s Biscayne Bay two minutes after liftoff.

August 12th, 2018, 3:35 am. A ULA’s Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying the Parker Solar Probe to the Sun crosses the Miami Sky, defying the city lights. Long exposure shot from the Miami’s Biscayne Bay two minutes after liftoff.

 March 1 - 2019: The four NASA Astronauts selected to fly on SpaceX's Crew Dragon Capsules talk to the media during today press conference at the Kennedy Space Center. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Bob Cabana, Kennedy Space Center Director,

March 1 - 2019: The four NASA Astronauts selected to fly on SpaceX's Crew Dragon Capsules talk to the media during today press conference at the Kennedy Space Center. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Bob Cabana, Kennedy Space Center Director, joined the astronauts fo the conference. If DM-1 Mission is successful, DM-2 mission will fly two astronauts to the International Space Station. From Left to right: Bob Cabana, Jim Bridenstine, Dug Hurley, Mike Hopkins, Bob Behnken and Victor Glover

 March 1 - 2019: NASA Astronaut Doug Hourley, assigneg to DM-2 mission, talking to the media during today's press conference at the Kennedy Space Center.

March 1 - 2019: NASA Astronaut Doug Hourley, assigneg to DM-2 mission, talking to the media during today's press conference at the Kennedy Space Center.

 March 1 - 2019: Nasa Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken (both assigned to DM-2 mission) talking to the media at the Kennedy Space Center in preparations for the launch of SpaceX’s DM-1 mission.

March 1 - 2019: Nasa Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken (both assigned to DM-2 mission) talking to the media at the Kennedy Space Center in preparations for the launch of SpaceX’s DM-1 mission.

 ESA Project Manager for Solar Orbiter, Cesar Garcia Marirrodriga, right,  and Profesor Dr. Sami Solanski (Director of Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research) explaining media from both the USA and Europe the technology behind the Solar Orbit

ESA Project Manager for Solar Orbiter, Cesar Garcia Marirrodriga, right, and Profesor Dr. Sami Solanski (Director of Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research) explaining media from both the USA and Europe the technology behind the Solar Orbiter Probe

 March 2nd  - 2019: SpaceX's CEO and Chief Design Elon Musk talking with members of the media after the successful Crew Dragon DM-1 Mission

March 2nd - 2019: SpaceX's CEO and Chief Design Elon Musk talking with members of the media after the successful Crew Dragon DM-1 Mission

 March 2nd - 2019: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and SpaceX's CEO and Chief Design Elon Musk talking with members of the media after the successful launch of SpaceX’s DM-1 Mission.

March 2nd - 2019: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and SpaceX's CEO and Chief Design Elon Musk talking with members of the media after the successful launch of SpaceX’s DM-1 Mission.

Launch of SpaceX's DM-1 Mission

Launch of SpaceX’s DM-1 Mission as seen from the rooftop of the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center

 January 19th - 2020: SpaceX's CEO and Chief Design Elon Musk talking with members of the media after the successful Crew Dragon In-Flight Abort Test.

January 19th - 2020: SpaceX's CEO and Chief Design Elon Musk talking with members of the media after the successful Crew Dragon In-Flight Abort Test.

 The historic launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, Feb 6th, 2018, from Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center.

The historic launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, Feb 6th, 2018, from Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center.

 SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket liftoff from Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on its historic first demonstration flight last Feb 6th, 2018 

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket liftoff from Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on its historic first demonstration flight last Feb 6th, 2018 

 Falcon Heavy rips through the clouds during its ascent to orbit seconds after liftoff.

Falcon Heavy rips through the clouds during its ascent to orbit seconds after liftoff.

 A sense of scale of the SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket can be appreciated when a photographer sets its remote camera at the main tower of Launch Pad 39A - Kennedy Space Center.

A sense of scale of the SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket can be appreciated when a photographer sets its remote camera at the main tower of Launch Pad 39A - Kennedy Space Center.

 Feb 5, 2018. Photographers from different media set up their remote cameras outside Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in preparation for SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch.

Feb 5, 2018. Photographers from different media set up their remote cameras outside Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in preparation for SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch.

 Feb 5th, 2018. Photographers from different media gear up and get ready to board KSC buses to set up remote cameras before the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Rocket.

Feb 5th, 2018. Photographers from different media gear up and get ready to board KSC buses to set up remote cameras before the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Rocket.

 January 12, 2018. A reused SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket with its Dragon Capsule remain in horizontal position at Launch complex SLC-40 at the Kennedy Space Center, a day before its CRS-13 resupply mission to the International Space Station.

January 12, 2018. A reused SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket with its Dragon Capsule remain in horizontal position at Launch complex SLC-40 at the Kennedy Space Center, a day before its CRS-13 resupply mission to the International Space Station.

 January 12, 2018. While a SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and a Dragon capsule on top remain horizontal at Launch Complex SLC-40 at the Kennedy Space Center, photographers from different media set up their remote cameras in preparation for launch.

January 12, 2018. While a SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and a Dragon capsule on top remain horizontal at Launch Complex SLC-40 at the Kennedy Space Center, photographers from different media set up their remote cameras in preparation for launch.

 A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a reused Dragon capsule with more than 4,800 pounds of cargo to resupply the International Space Station on its CRS-13 mission. Dec 15,

A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a reused Dragon capsule with more than 4,800 pounds of cargo to resupply the International Space Station on its CRS-13 mission. Dec 15, 2017 (for LaPresse.it)

 A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a reused Dragon capsule with more than 4,800 pounds of cargo to resupply the International Space Station on its CRS-13 mission. Dec 15,

A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a reused Dragon capsule with more than 4,800 pounds of cargo to resupply the International Space Station on its CRS-13 mission. Dec 15, 2017 (for LaPresse.it)

SpaceX CRS 13

Photographing the launch of SpaceX’s CRS-13 mission from the roof of the VAB building at the Kennedy Space Center

 A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is seen during its landing burn before landing at LZ1 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and approximately 8 minutes after liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a reused Dr

A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is seen during its landing burn before landing at LZ1 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and approximately 8 minutes after liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a reused Dragon capsule with more than 4,800 pounds of cargo to resupply the International Space Station on its CRS-13 mission. Dec 15, 2017 (for LaPresse.it)

 A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket deploy its landing gear seconds before landing at SpaceX’s LZ1 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and approximately 8 minutes after liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a

A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket deploy its landing gear seconds before landing at SpaceX’s LZ1 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and approximately 8 minutes after liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a reused Dragon capsule with more than 4,800 pounds of cargo to resupply the International Space Station on its CRS-13 mission. Dec 15, 2017 (for LaPresse.it)

 Post Launch Press Conference: Jessica Jensen, Dragon Project Manager and Ven Fang, Manager of the Transportation Integration Office for the International Space Station answer questions to reporters after the successful launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9

Post Launch Press Conference: Jessica Jensen, Dragon Project Manager and Ven Fang, Manager of the Transportation Integration Office for the International Space Station answer questions to reporters after the successful launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon capsule to the ISS (Dec 15th, 2017, CRS-13, for LaPresse.it)

 Post Launch Press Conference: Jessica Jensen, Dragon Project Manager and Ven Fang, Manager of the Transportation Integration Office for the International Space Station shake hands after the successful launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a

Post Launch Press Conference: Jessica Jensen, Dragon Project Manager and Ven Fang, Manager of the Transportation Integration Office for the International Space Station shake hands after the successful launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon capsule to the ISS (Dec 15th, 2017, CRS-13, for LaPresse.it)

 Feb 11, 2015. A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifts off during sunset from complex SLC-40 at the Kennedy Space Center carrying DSCOVR (Deep Space Climate Observatory) satellite into orbit.

Feb 11, 2015. A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifts off during sunset from complex SLC-40 at the Kennedy Space Center carrying DSCOVR (Deep Space Climate Observatory) satellite into orbit.

 The VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building) at the Kennedy Space Center

The VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building) at the Kennedy Space Center

 Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) separation can be seen during the the sunset lift off of Space Shuttle Discovery’s STS-119 mission to the International Space Station. March 15th, 2009.

Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) separation can be seen during the the sunset lift off of Space Shuttle Discovery’s STS-119 mission to the International Space Station. March 15th, 2009.

 March 10, 2011. Roll out of Space Shuttle Endeavor from the VAB building to the Launch Pad before its last mission (STS-134).

March 10, 2011. Roll out of Space Shuttle Endeavor from the VAB building to the Launch Pad before its last mission (STS-134).

 March 10, 2011. Roll out of Space Shuttle Endeavor from the VAB building to the Launch Pad before its last mission (STS-134).

March 10, 2011. Roll out of Space Shuttle Endeavor from the VAB building to the Launch Pad before its last mission (STS-134).

 May 16th, 2011. Kennedy Space Center. Space Shuttle Endeavor lifts off for the last time on its STS-134 mission towards the International Space Station

May 16th, 2011. Kennedy Space Center. Space Shuttle Endeavor lifts off for the last time on its STS-134 mission towards the International Space Station

 Astronaut Soichi Noguchi, from Japan, talking to the media after the successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-133).

Astronaut Soichi Noguchi, from Japan, talking to the media after the successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-133).

 March 9, 2011. The crew of Space Shuttle Discovery (Steven Lindsey, Eric Boe, Nicole Stott, Alvin Drew, Michael Barratt and Stephen Bowen) talk to the media at the Press Site of the Kennedy Space Center just hours after landing from their STS-133 mi

March 9, 2011. The crew of Space Shuttle Discovery (Steven Lindsey, Eric Boe, Nicole Stott, Alvin Drew, Michael Barratt and Stephen Bowen) talk to the media at the Press Site of the Kennedy Space Center just hours after landing from their STS-133 mission.

 Endeavor’s STS-134 Crew, from right left to right: Mission Specialists Gregory Chamitoff, Andrew Feustel, Roberto Vittory, Michael Fincke, Pilot Gregory Johnson and Commander Mark Kelly

Endeavor’s STS-134 Crew, from right left to right: Mission Specialists Gregory Chamitoff, Andrew Feustel, Roberto Vittory, Michael Fincke, Pilot Gregory Johnson and Commander Mark Kelly

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 Space Shuttle Discovery's last flight - STS 133, as seen from the Press Site at the Kennedy Space Center

Space Shuttle Discovery's last flight - STS 133, as seen from the Press Site at the Kennedy Space Center

 July 8th, 2011. Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts-Off the the last time. STS-135 was the last mission of the Space Shuttle program.

July 8th, 2011. Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts-Off the the last time. STS-135 was the last mission of the Space Shuttle program.

 Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts-Off the the last time - STS135. This was the last Shuttle mission.

Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts-Off the the last time - STS135. This was the last Shuttle mission.

 Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts-Off the the last time - STS135. This was the last Shuttle mission.

Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts-Off the the last time - STS135. This was the last Shuttle mission.

 March 9, 2011. The  Shuttle Training Aircraft  (STA), a NASA modified GulfStream plane used by astronauts to simulate shuttle landings, flies over the Shuttle Landing Facility to check the weather and wind conditions before Space Shuttle Discov

March 9, 2011. The Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA), a NASA modified GulfStream plane used by astronauts to simulate shuttle landings, flies over the Shuttle Landing Facility to check the weather and wind conditions before Space Shuttle Discovery’s final approach and landing (STS-133).

 March 9, 2011. Space Shuttle Discovery soars through the clouds before its final landing at the Kennedy Space Center, FL.

March 9, 2011. Space Shuttle Discovery soars through the clouds before its final landing at the Kennedy Space Center, FL.

 March 9th, 2011. Space Shuttle Atlantis lands for the last time at the Shuttle Landing Facility of the Kennedy Space Center after its last successful mission (STS-133).

March 9th, 2011. Space Shuttle Atlantis lands for the last time at the Shuttle Landing Facility of the Kennedy Space Center after its last successful mission (STS-133).

 Final Towing of Space Shuttle Atlantis from the runway to the Orbiter Processing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center (STS 135)

Final Towing of Space Shuttle Atlantis from the runway to the Orbiter Processing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center (STS 135)

 March 9, 2011. Space Shuttle Discovery at the Kennedy Space Center just a few hours after landing and completing its final mission (STS-133).

March 9, 2011. Space Shuttle Discovery at the Kennedy Space Center just a few hours after landing and completing its final mission (STS-133).

 Space Shuttle Atlantis up close and personal after landing at the Kennedy Space Center. STS-135.

Space Shuttle Atlantis up close and personal after landing at the Kennedy Space Center. STS-135.

 July 21s, 2011. Space Shuttle Atlantis poses for photographers a few hours after landing from its last mission (STS-135) at the Kennedy Space Center.

July 21s, 2011. Space Shuttle Atlantis poses for photographers a few hours after landing from its last mission (STS-135) at the Kennedy Space Center.

 Space Shuttle Discovery on top of the SAC (Shuttle Aircraft Carrier - a modified Boeing 747) leaving Kennedy Space Center to its final destination in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Museum.

Space Shuttle Discovery on top of the SAC (Shuttle Aircraft Carrier - a modified Boeing 747) leaving Kennedy Space Center to its final destination in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Museum.

 Space Shuttle Discovery on top of the SAC (Shuttle Aircraft Carrier - a modified Boeing 747) leaving Kennedy Space Center to its final destination in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Museum.

Space Shuttle Discovery on top of the SAC (Shuttle Aircraft Carrier - a modified Boeing 747) leaving Kennedy Space Center to its final destination in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Museum.

 Space Shuttle Discovery on top of the SAC (Shuttle Aircraft Carrier - a modified Boeing 747) leaving Kennedy Space Center to its final destination in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Museum.

Space Shuttle Discovery on top of the SAC (Shuttle Aircraft Carrier - a modified Boeing 747) leaving Kennedy Space Center to its final destination in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Museum.

 June 3rd, 2020: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lift-off from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base carrying 60 satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was 7th operational mission for Starlkink.
 June 3rd, 2020: A closer look at the SpaceX’ Falcon 9 Merlin engines seconds after lift-off from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base carrying 60 satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was 7th operational mission for
 May 30th, 2020: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lift-off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken into orbit and to the International Space Station aboard a CrewDragon capsule on its DM-2 mission. A
 May 30th, 2020: A long exposure shot of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifting-off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken into orbit and to the International Space Station aboard a CrewDragon capsu
 May 30th, 2020: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket climbs to orbit after its launch from historic Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken into orbit and to the International Space Station aboard a CrewDragon caps
 May 17th, 2020: A closer look at ULA’s Atlas V rocket RD-180 engines during lift-off from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base on its USSF7 mission carrying the X37-B Space Plane for the US Space Force.
 May 17th, 2020: A ULA Atlas V rocket lift-off from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base carrying the X37-B Space Plane for the US Space Force.
 Feb 9th - 2020: A close up engine shot of the ULA's Atlas V rocket shows two RD-180 liquid oxygen and kerosene engines and one Solid Rocket Booster on the side of the rocket. This configuration of the Atlas V rocket V411 was used to launch ESA's Sol
 Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket ripping into the clouds during its launch carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.
 Feb 9th - 2020: A ULA's Atlas V liftoff from Space Launch Complex 41 carrying the Solar Orbiter probe from the European Space Agency (ESA)
 Nov 11th - 2019: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from platform SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, carrying 60 satellites for its Starlink Constellation.
 A close up view of the historic launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket from Pad 39A a the Kennedy Space Center, Feb 6th, 2018.
 January 19th - 2020: a SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Crew Dragon Capsule rips into the clouds after liftoff for its In-Flight Abort Test
 (April 11 - 2019) SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket liftoff from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on its first commercial mission carrying the ArabSat6A satellite.
 Feb 9th - 2020: A ULA's Atlas V liftoff from Space Launch Complex 41 carrying the Solar Orbiter probe from the European Space Agency (ESA)
 January 19th - 2020: Liftoff of the SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Crew Dragon Capsule that will perform an In-Flight Abort Test (IFAT)
 Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.
 SpaceX's Falcon Heavy clears the tower after liftoff on its first demonstration flight Feb 6th, 2018.
 Nov 11th - 2019: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from platform SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, carrying 60 satellites for its Starlink Constellation.
 Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.
 Nov 11th, 2019 - A closer look at SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launch from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times / Starlink
 (April 11 - 2019) SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket liftoff from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on its first commercial mission carrying the ArabSat6A satellite.
 March 1st - 2019: A SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket with a new Crew Dragon capsule on top waits for its DM-1 Mission launch on Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center
 January 18th - 2020: A three time used SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is ready for its last mission standing vertical at the Kennedy Space Center launch pad 39A.
 Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.
 August 12th, 2018, 3:35 am. A ULA’s Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying the Parker Solar Probe to the Sun crosses the Miami Sky, defying the city lights. Long exposure shot from the Miami’s Biscayne Bay two minutes after liftoff.
 March 1 - 2019: The four NASA Astronauts selected to fly on SpaceX's Crew Dragon Capsules talk to the media during today press conference at the Kennedy Space Center. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Bob Cabana, Kennedy Space Center Director,
 March 1 - 2019: NASA Astronaut Doug Hourley, assigneg to DM-2 mission, talking to the media during today's press conference at the Kennedy Space Center.
 March 1 - 2019: Nasa Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken (both assigned to DM-2 mission) talking to the media at the Kennedy Space Center in preparations for the launch of SpaceX’s DM-1 mission.
 ESA Project Manager for Solar Orbiter, Cesar Garcia Marirrodriga, right,  and Profesor Dr. Sami Solanski (Director of Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research) explaining media from both the USA and Europe the technology behind the Solar Orbit
 March 2nd  - 2019: SpaceX's CEO and Chief Design Elon Musk talking with members of the media after the successful Crew Dragon DM-1 Mission
 March 2nd - 2019: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and SpaceX's CEO and Chief Design Elon Musk talking with members of the media after the successful launch of SpaceX’s DM-1 Mission.
Launch of SpaceX's DM-1 Mission
 January 19th - 2020: SpaceX's CEO and Chief Design Elon Musk talking with members of the media after the successful Crew Dragon In-Flight Abort Test.
 The historic launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, Feb 6th, 2018, from Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center.
 SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket liftoff from Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on its historic first demonstration flight last Feb 6th, 2018 
 Falcon Heavy rips through the clouds during its ascent to orbit seconds after liftoff.
 A sense of scale of the SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket can be appreciated when a photographer sets its remote camera at the main tower of Launch Pad 39A - Kennedy Space Center.
 Feb 5, 2018. Photographers from different media set up their remote cameras outside Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in preparation for SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch.
 Feb 5th, 2018. Photographers from different media gear up and get ready to board KSC buses to set up remote cameras before the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Rocket.
 January 12, 2018. A reused SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket with its Dragon Capsule remain in horizontal position at Launch complex SLC-40 at the Kennedy Space Center, a day before its CRS-13 resupply mission to the International Space Station.
 January 12, 2018. While a SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and a Dragon capsule on top remain horizontal at Launch Complex SLC-40 at the Kennedy Space Center, photographers from different media set up their remote cameras in preparation for launch.
 A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a reused Dragon capsule with more than 4,800 pounds of cargo to resupply the International Space Station on its CRS-13 mission. Dec 15,
 A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a reused Dragon capsule with more than 4,800 pounds of cargo to resupply the International Space Station on its CRS-13 mission. Dec 15,
SpaceX CRS 13
 A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is seen during its landing burn before landing at LZ1 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and approximately 8 minutes after liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a reused Dr
 A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket deploy its landing gear seconds before landing at SpaceX’s LZ1 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and approximately 8 minutes after liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a
 Post Launch Press Conference: Jessica Jensen, Dragon Project Manager and Ven Fang, Manager of the Transportation Integration Office for the International Space Station answer questions to reporters after the successful launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9
 Post Launch Press Conference: Jessica Jensen, Dragon Project Manager and Ven Fang, Manager of the Transportation Integration Office for the International Space Station shake hands after the successful launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a
 Feb 11, 2015. A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifts off during sunset from complex SLC-40 at the Kennedy Space Center carrying DSCOVR (Deep Space Climate Observatory) satellite into orbit.
 The VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building) at the Kennedy Space Center
 Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) separation can be seen during the the sunset lift off of Space Shuttle Discovery’s STS-119 mission to the International Space Station. March 15th, 2009.
 March 10, 2011. Roll out of Space Shuttle Endeavor from the VAB building to the Launch Pad before its last mission (STS-134).
 March 10, 2011. Roll out of Space Shuttle Endeavor from the VAB building to the Launch Pad before its last mission (STS-134).
 May 16th, 2011. Kennedy Space Center. Space Shuttle Endeavor lifts off for the last time on its STS-134 mission towards the International Space Station
 Astronaut Soichi Noguchi, from Japan, talking to the media after the successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-133).
 March 9, 2011. The crew of Space Shuttle Discovery (Steven Lindsey, Eric Boe, Nicole Stott, Alvin Drew, Michael Barratt and Stephen Bowen) talk to the media at the Press Site of the Kennedy Space Center just hours after landing from their STS-133 mi
 Endeavor’s STS-134 Crew, from right left to right: Mission Specialists Gregory Chamitoff, Andrew Feustel, Roberto Vittory, Michael Fincke, Pilot Gregory Johnson and Commander Mark Kelly
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 Space Shuttle Discovery's last flight - STS 133, as seen from the Press Site at the Kennedy Space Center
 July 8th, 2011. Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts-Off the the last time. STS-135 was the last mission of the Space Shuttle program.
 Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts-Off the the last time - STS135. This was the last Shuttle mission.
 Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts-Off the the last time - STS135. This was the last Shuttle mission.
 March 9, 2011. The  Shuttle Training Aircraft  (STA), a NASA modified GulfStream plane used by astronauts to simulate shuttle landings, flies over the Shuttle Landing Facility to check the weather and wind conditions before Space Shuttle Discov
 March 9, 2011. Space Shuttle Discovery soars through the clouds before its final landing at the Kennedy Space Center, FL.
 March 9th, 2011. Space Shuttle Atlantis lands for the last time at the Shuttle Landing Facility of the Kennedy Space Center after its last successful mission (STS-133).
 Final Towing of Space Shuttle Atlantis from the runway to the Orbiter Processing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center (STS 135)
 March 9, 2011. Space Shuttle Discovery at the Kennedy Space Center just a few hours after landing and completing its final mission (STS-133).
 Space Shuttle Atlantis up close and personal after landing at the Kennedy Space Center. STS-135.
 July 21s, 2011. Space Shuttle Atlantis poses for photographers a few hours after landing from its last mission (STS-135) at the Kennedy Space Center.
 Space Shuttle Discovery on top of the SAC (Shuttle Aircraft Carrier - a modified Boeing 747) leaving Kennedy Space Center to its final destination in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Museum.
 Space Shuttle Discovery on top of the SAC (Shuttle Aircraft Carrier - a modified Boeing 747) leaving Kennedy Space Center to its final destination in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Museum.
 Space Shuttle Discovery on top of the SAC (Shuttle Aircraft Carrier - a modified Boeing 747) leaving Kennedy Space Center to its final destination in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Museum.

June 3rd, 2020: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lift-off from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base carrying 60 satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was 7th operational mission for Starlkink.

June 3rd, 2020: A closer look at the SpaceX’ Falcon 9 Merlin engines seconds after lift-off from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base carrying 60 satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was 7th operational mission for Starlink.

May 30th, 2020: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lift-off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken into orbit and to the International Space Station aboard a CrewDragon capsule on its DM-2 mission. An historic day for NASA, returning its flying crew capabilities after 9 years, and for SpaceX, becoming the first private company in launching humans to Earth orbit.

May 30th, 2020: A long exposure shot of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifting-off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken into orbit and to the International Space Station aboard a CrewDragon capsule on its DM-2 mission. An historic day for NASA, returning its flying crew capabilities after 9 years, and for SpaceX, becoming the first private company in launching humans to Earth orbit.

May 30th, 2020: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket climbs to orbit after its launch from historic Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, carrying astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken into orbit and to the International Space Station aboard a CrewDragon capsule on its DM-2 mission. An historic day for NASA, returning its flying crew capabilities after 9 years, and for SpaceX, becoming the first private company in launching humans to Earth orbit.

May 17th, 2020: A closer look at ULA’s Atlas V rocket RD-180 engines during lift-off from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base on its USSF7 mission carrying the X37-B Space Plane for the US Space Force.

May 17th, 2020: A ULA Atlas V rocket lift-off from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base carrying the X37-B Space Plane for the US Space Force.

Feb 9th - 2020: A close up engine shot of the ULA's Atlas V rocket shows two RD-180 liquid oxygen and kerosene engines and one Solid Rocket Booster on the side of the rocket. This configuration of the Atlas V rocket V411 was used to launch ESA's Solar Orbiter Probe.

Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket ripping into the clouds during its launch carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.

Feb 9th - 2020: A ULA's Atlas V liftoff from Space Launch Complex 41 carrying the Solar Orbiter probe from the European Space Agency (ESA)

Nov 11th - 2019: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from platform SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, carrying 60 satellites for its Starlink Constellation.

A close up view of the historic launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket from Pad 39A a the Kennedy Space Center, Feb 6th, 2018.

January 19th - 2020: a SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Crew Dragon Capsule rips into the clouds after liftoff for its In-Flight Abort Test

(April 11 - 2019) SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket liftoff from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on its first commercial mission carrying the ArabSat6A satellite.

Feb 9th - 2020: A ULA's Atlas V liftoff from Space Launch Complex 41 carrying the Solar Orbiter probe from the European Space Agency (ESA)

January 19th - 2020: Liftoff of the SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Crew Dragon Capsule that will perform an In-Flight Abort Test (IFAT)

Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy clears the tower after liftoff on its first demonstration flight Feb 6th, 2018.

Nov 11th - 2019: A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from platform SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, carrying 60 satellites for its Starlink Constellation.

Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.

Nov 11th, 2019 - A closer look at SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launch from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times / Starlink2 mission.

(April 11 - 2019) SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket liftoff from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on its first commercial mission carrying the ArabSat6A satellite.

March 1st - 2019: A SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket with a new Crew Dragon capsule on top waits for its DM-1 Mission launch on Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center

January 18th - 2020: A three time used SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is ready for its last mission standing vertical at the Kennedy Space Center launch pad 39A.

Nov 11th, 2019 - A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 new satellites for the Starlink Constellation. This was the first time a Falcon 9 rocket flew four times.

August 12th, 2018, 3:35 am. A ULA’s Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying the Parker Solar Probe to the Sun crosses the Miami Sky, defying the city lights. Long exposure shot from the Miami’s Biscayne Bay two minutes after liftoff.

March 1 - 2019: The four NASA Astronauts selected to fly on SpaceX's Crew Dragon Capsules talk to the media during today press conference at the Kennedy Space Center. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Bob Cabana, Kennedy Space Center Director, joined the astronauts fo the conference. If DM-1 Mission is successful, DM-2 mission will fly two astronauts to the International Space Station. From Left to right: Bob Cabana, Jim Bridenstine, Dug Hurley, Mike Hopkins, Bob Behnken and Victor Glover

March 1 - 2019: NASA Astronaut Doug Hourley, assigneg to DM-2 mission, talking to the media during today's press conference at the Kennedy Space Center.

March 1 - 2019: Nasa Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken (both assigned to DM-2 mission) talking to the media at the Kennedy Space Center in preparations for the launch of SpaceX’s DM-1 mission.

ESA Project Manager for Solar Orbiter, Cesar Garcia Marirrodriga, right, and Profesor Dr. Sami Solanski (Director of Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research) explaining media from both the USA and Europe the technology behind the Solar Orbiter Probe

March 2nd - 2019: SpaceX's CEO and Chief Design Elon Musk talking with members of the media after the successful Crew Dragon DM-1 Mission

March 2nd - 2019: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and SpaceX's CEO and Chief Design Elon Musk talking with members of the media after the successful launch of SpaceX’s DM-1 Mission.

Launch of SpaceX's DM-1 Mission

Launch of SpaceX’s DM-1 Mission as seen from the rooftop of the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center

January 19th - 2020: SpaceX's CEO and Chief Design Elon Musk talking with members of the media after the successful Crew Dragon In-Flight Abort Test.

The historic launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, Feb 6th, 2018, from Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center.

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket liftoff from Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on its historic first demonstration flight last Feb 6th, 2018 

Falcon Heavy rips through the clouds during its ascent to orbit seconds after liftoff.

A sense of scale of the SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket can be appreciated when a photographer sets its remote camera at the main tower of Launch Pad 39A - Kennedy Space Center.

Feb 5, 2018. Photographers from different media set up their remote cameras outside Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in preparation for SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch.

Feb 5th, 2018. Photographers from different media gear up and get ready to board KSC buses to set up remote cameras before the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Rocket.

January 12, 2018. A reused SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket with its Dragon Capsule remain in horizontal position at Launch complex SLC-40 at the Kennedy Space Center, a day before its CRS-13 resupply mission to the International Space Station.

January 12, 2018. While a SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and a Dragon capsule on top remain horizontal at Launch Complex SLC-40 at the Kennedy Space Center, photographers from different media set up their remote cameras in preparation for launch.

A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a reused Dragon capsule with more than 4,800 pounds of cargo to resupply the International Space Station on its CRS-13 mission. Dec 15, 2017 (for LaPresse.it)

A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a reused Dragon capsule with more than 4,800 pounds of cargo to resupply the International Space Station on its CRS-13 mission. Dec 15, 2017 (for LaPresse.it)

SpaceX CRS 13

Photographing the launch of SpaceX’s CRS-13 mission from the roof of the VAB building at the Kennedy Space Center

A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is seen during its landing burn before landing at LZ1 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and approximately 8 minutes after liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a reused Dragon capsule with more than 4,800 pounds of cargo to resupply the International Space Station on its CRS-13 mission. Dec 15, 2017 (for LaPresse.it)

A previously used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket deploy its landing gear seconds before landing at SpaceX’s LZ1 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and approximately 8 minutes after liftoff from SLC-40 complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a reused Dragon capsule with more than 4,800 pounds of cargo to resupply the International Space Station on its CRS-13 mission. Dec 15, 2017 (for LaPresse.it)

Post Launch Press Conference: Jessica Jensen, Dragon Project Manager and Ven Fang, Manager of the Transportation Integration Office for the International Space Station answer questions to reporters after the successful launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon capsule to the ISS (Dec 15th, 2017, CRS-13, for LaPresse.it)

Post Launch Press Conference: Jessica Jensen, Dragon Project Manager and Ven Fang, Manager of the Transportation Integration Office for the International Space Station shake hands after the successful launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon capsule to the ISS (Dec 15th, 2017, CRS-13, for LaPresse.it)

Feb 11, 2015. A SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifts off during sunset from complex SLC-40 at the Kennedy Space Center carrying DSCOVR (Deep Space Climate Observatory) satellite into orbit.

The VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building) at the Kennedy Space Center

Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) separation can be seen during the the sunset lift off of Space Shuttle Discovery’s STS-119 mission to the International Space Station. March 15th, 2009.

March 10, 2011. Roll out of Space Shuttle Endeavor from the VAB building to the Launch Pad before its last mission (STS-134).

March 10, 2011. Roll out of Space Shuttle Endeavor from the VAB building to the Launch Pad before its last mission (STS-134).

May 16th, 2011. Kennedy Space Center. Space Shuttle Endeavor lifts off for the last time on its STS-134 mission towards the International Space Station

Astronaut Soichi Noguchi, from Japan, talking to the media after the successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-133).

March 9, 2011. The crew of Space Shuttle Discovery (Steven Lindsey, Eric Boe, Nicole Stott, Alvin Drew, Michael Barratt and Stephen Bowen) talk to the media at the Press Site of the Kennedy Space Center just hours after landing from their STS-133 mission.

Endeavor’s STS-134 Crew, from right left to right: Mission Specialists Gregory Chamitoff, Andrew Feustel, Roberto Vittory, Michael Fincke, Pilot Gregory Johnson and Commander Mark Kelly

Space Shuttle Discovery's last flight - STS 133, as seen from the Press Site at the Kennedy Space Center

July 8th, 2011. Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts-Off the the last time. STS-135 was the last mission of the Space Shuttle program.

Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts-Off the the last time - STS135. This was the last Shuttle mission.

Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts-Off the the last time - STS135. This was the last Shuttle mission.

March 9, 2011. The Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA), a NASA modified GulfStream plane used by astronauts to simulate shuttle landings, flies over the Shuttle Landing Facility to check the weather and wind conditions before Space Shuttle Discovery’s final approach and landing (STS-133).

March 9, 2011. Space Shuttle Discovery soars through the clouds before its final landing at the Kennedy Space Center, FL.

March 9th, 2011. Space Shuttle Atlantis lands for the last time at the Shuttle Landing Facility of the Kennedy Space Center after its last successful mission (STS-133).

Final Towing of Space Shuttle Atlantis from the runway to the Orbiter Processing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center (STS 135)

March 9, 2011. Space Shuttle Discovery at the Kennedy Space Center just a few hours after landing and completing its final mission (STS-133).

Space Shuttle Atlantis up close and personal after landing at the Kennedy Space Center. STS-135.

July 21s, 2011. Space Shuttle Atlantis poses for photographers a few hours after landing from its last mission (STS-135) at the Kennedy Space Center.

Space Shuttle Discovery on top of the SAC (Shuttle Aircraft Carrier - a modified Boeing 747) leaving Kennedy Space Center to its final destination in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Museum.

Space Shuttle Discovery on top of the SAC (Shuttle Aircraft Carrier - a modified Boeing 747) leaving Kennedy Space Center to its final destination in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Museum.

Space Shuttle Discovery on top of the SAC (Shuttle Aircraft Carrier - a modified Boeing 747) leaving Kennedy Space Center to its final destination in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Museum.

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