TerraSAR-X satellite launch

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TerraSAR-X satellite launch

TerraSAR-X satellite launch, at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. TerraSAR-X is a European satellite that uses X-band (microwave) synthetic aperture radar (SAR) to observe the Earth from space. The satellite itself is in the upper stage, sitting on top of the rocket below it. The rocket used here is a converted RS-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), used as part of the Dnepr program. ICBMs were originally intended for used in nuclear warfare. Photographed on 15 June 2007

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2007 Baikonur Cosmodrome Exhaust Gas Flames Flaming German Icbm June Kazakhstan Launch Pad Launch Vehicle Launching Missile Research Satellite Rocket Rocket Science Rocketry Russian Smoke Space Flight Synthetic Aperture Radar Taking Off Dnepr X Band

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This print captures the awe-inspiring moment of the TerraSAR-X satellite launch at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The European satellite, equipped with X-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), is seen perched atop a converted RS-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). This remarkable technological feat showcases the fusion of German and Russian expertise in space exploration. The image portrays the rocket, originally designed for nuclear warfare, now repurposed for peaceful scientific research. As flames engulf its base, billowing smoke surrounds the launch pad, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement. In this 21st-century space flight endeavor, cutting-edge technology propels humanity's quest to observe Earth from outer space. On that historic day of June 15th, 2007, scientists and engineers harnessed their collective knowledge to propel TerraSAR-X into orbit. The exhaust flame and gas trail left behind by the rocket symbolize mankind's relentless pursuit of understanding our planet through advanced remote sensing capabilities. This photograph not only represents a significant milestone in space exploration but also highlights international collaboration as it transcends borders between Europe and Asia. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our ability to repurpose destructive technologies for peaceful purposes. Science Photo Library has immortalized this breathtaking moment when science triumphs over destruction through this stunning visual documentation of progress in rocketry and research satellites like TerraSAR-X.

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