Cape Canaveral Collection (#7)

The RSS Rollback to the final mission of Endeavour STS-134 at Cape Canaveral, Florida

Great Blue Heron and water birds in mangroves at sunset Merritt Island NWR, Florida

Merritt Island NWR at sunset Florida
Merritt Island NWR, Florida

North America, USA, Florida, Canaveral National Seashore, Silver Sands, sunrise

North America, USA, Florida, Cape Canaveral. A rocket launch at the John F. Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral

Pershing Missile Ready To Fire
Cape Canaveral, Florida: April 21, 1962. The new version of the U.S. Armys Pershing ballistic missile is ready for firing at Cape Canaveral, Florida

Titan Missile Ready To Launch
Cape Canaveral, Florida: February 6, 1959. A Titan missile, the Air Forces newest intercontinental ballistic missile for the Strategic Air Command (SAC), is readied for a test launching

SpaceX CRS-2 launch, March 2013 C016 / 9706
SpaceX CRS-2 launch. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA

SpaceX CRS-2 launch, March 2013 C016 / 9704
SpaceX CRS-2 launch. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA

SpaceX CRS-2 launch, March 2013 C016 / 9708
SpaceX CRS-2 launch. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA

Telstar 1 satellite launch, 1962 C016 / 8897
Telstar 1 satellite launch. A Thor-Delta 316 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, on 10th July 1962. On board the rocket was the Telstar 1 satellite

SpaceX Dragon capsule preparations C016 / 9711
SpaceX Dragon capsule preparations. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Dragon spacecraft, with solar array fairings attached

SpaceX CRS-2 launch, March 2013 C016 / 9705
SpaceX CRS-2 launch. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA

First test launch of a Trident missile C016 / 6614
First test launch of a Trident missile. Trident missiles are submarine-launched ballistic missiles that are armed with nuclear warheads. They have a range of 7, 350 kilometres

Sign to Flamingos Restaurant and hotel at Cape Canaveral Florida

Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery from launchpad 39a on 4th July 2006, seen from the NASA Causeway, Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States of America, North America

Crowds watch launch of Space Shuttle Discovery, July 4th 2006, from NASA Causeway, Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States of America, North America

Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour for STS-123 mission to the International Space Station. John F. Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. March 11, 2008

VAB building at sunrise, Cape Canaveral, KSC, Titusville, Florida

The final mission of Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134 on Pad 39A at Cape Canaveral, Florida

An Atlas-Agena booster rocket launching the Mariner 1 spacecraft, which failed when the rocket deviated off course
MARINER 1: LAUNCH, 1962. An Atlas-Agena booster rocket launching the Mariner 1 spacecraft, which failed when the rocket deviated off course shortly after liftoff at Cape Canaveral, 22 July 1962

Launch of the Pioneer Venus 1 spacecraft atop an Atlas Centaur rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 1978
PIONEER VENUS 1, 1978. Launch of the Pioneer Venus 1 spacecraft atop an Atlas Centaur rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 1978

Test launch of the Polaris 1500 nautical mile A-2 fleet ballistic missile at Cape Canaveral, Florida, 15 November 1960
MISSILE TEST, 1960. Test launch of the Polaris 1500 nautical mile A-2 fleet ballistic missile at Cape Canaveral, Florida, 15 November 1960

John Herschel Glenn Jr. American astronaut and politician. President John F
JOHN GLENN (1921- ). John Herschel Glenn Jr. American astronaut and politician. President John F. Kennedy pinning the NASA Distinguished Service Award Medal on John Glenn in Cape Canaveral

Explorer 1 launch. Explorer 1, Americas first successful artificial satellite, being launched by a Jupiter-C rocket from Cape Canaveral (now Kennedy Space Centre), Florida, USA, on 31 January 1958

Explorer 4 launch. Explorer 4 being launched by a Jupiter-C rocket from Cape Canaveral (now Kennedy Space Centre), Florida, USA, on 26 July 1958

Mercury-Atlas 6 launch. Launch of the Atlas LV-3B rocket carrying the Friendship 7 spacecraft of the Mercury 6 mission. Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6)

Space shuttle main engines. Also seen are the reaction control system thruster pod (white with black circles), the rudder and speed brake (top centre)

NASA vehicle assembly building. This building was built in the 1960s to assemble Saturn V rockets for the Apollo programme and now stores the space shuttle fleet

NASA vehicle assembly building. This building was built in the 1960s to assemble Saturn V rockets for the Apollo programme and now stores the space shuttle fleet

Satellite communications antenna
Satellite communications and telemetry antenna, with the Sun behind the feed structure. These dish-shaped objects are microwave

John F. Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States of America, North America

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Cape Canaveral, a place where dreams take flight and humanity reaches for the stars, and is here that the Space Shuttle Discovery gracefully lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, leaving Earth behind as it embarks on its celestial journey. In the Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center, visitors are awestruck by the towering presence of the Saturn V rocket, standing tall alongside Command and Service modules, and a space suit worn during Apollo 13's daring mission. These artifacts serve as reminders of mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our planet. Witnessing history in motion, we marvel at the sight of twin solid rocket boosters igniting to propel Space Shuttle Atlantis into orbit. The sheer power unleashed beneath those fiery engines is nothing short of extraordinary. From Bumper V-2 launches to Trident missile test launches C016/6615, it has been witness to countless moments that push boundaries and redefine what is possible in space exploration. The iconic image of smoke enveloping the Delta II rocket captures both anticipation and excitement as another mission begins its ascent towards unknown frontiers. But it's not just about liftoffs; it also marks triumphant returns. With drag chute unfurled against blue skies, space shuttle Discovery lands gracefully on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility - a testament to human ingenuity and precision. And let us not forget Endeavour - whether launching for STS-123 or embarking on its final mission STS-134 from Pad 39A at Cape Canaveral - this remarkable spacecraft symbolizes resilience and determination in our quest for understanding our universe. Cape Canaveral stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration for all who gaze upon its launch pads. It embodies humanity's unyielding spirit to explore what lies beyond our earthly confines – reminding us that with each liftoff, we inch closer to unlocking the mysteries of the cosmos.