NASA L-1011 Aircraft Takes Off with IBEX Spacecraft for Pacific Launch Image
NASA's L-1011 aircraft is seen taking off from Vandenberg Air Force Base, carrying under its wing the IBEX spacecraft and Pegasus XL rocket to the Kwajalein Atoll for launch. The rocket will release from the aircraft over the Pacific Ocean to place the IBEX spacecraft in orbit. The image shows the aviation and aerospace technology in action, illustrating a critical step in a space mission. This image can be used in articles, presentations, and educational materials on aerospace technology, space missions, and NASA's projects.
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