VISIONS Sounding Rocket Ready
A NASA Talos--Terrier-Oriole-Nihka sounding rocket stands ready for launch at the Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska, waiting for the right launch conditions on Feb. 5, 2013. The rocket and VISIONS payload are enclosed in foam to help maintain temperatures.
VISIONS Launch
On the night of Feb. 6, 2013, a green aurora appeared in the Alaskan night sky. Conditions were finally right to launch VISIONS.
VISIONS Rocket Launch
On the night of Feb. 6, 2013, a green aurora appeared in the Alaskan night sky. Conditions were finally right to launch VISIONS.
Rocket Launch VISIONS Mission
On the night of Feb. 6, 2013, a green aurora appeared in the Alaskan night sky. Conditions were finally right to launch VISIONS.
A Green Aurora
On the night of Feb. 6, 2013, a green aurora appeared in the Alaskan night sky. Conditions were finally right to launch VISIONS.
Sun Sets Over Research Center
The sun sets over Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska. This marks the beginning of the work day for a team of scientists hoping to launch a sounding rocket up into an aurora as part of the VISIONS (VISualizing Ion Outflow via Neutral atom imaging during a Substorm) mission. Tis image was taken Feb. 2, 2013.
Checking the Systems at VISIONS Mission
VISIONS team members stand in the telemetry readout building to check the payload systems during evening tests two hours before the launch window opens on Feb. 6, 2013.
VISIONS Team
The VISIONS sounding rocket mission team, assembled on the night of Feb. 6, 2013 at Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska.
VISIONS Rocket Waits
A NASA Talos--Terrier-Oriole-Nihka sounding rocket stands ready for launch at the Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska, waiting for the right launch conditions. The rocket and VISIONS payload are enclosed in foam to help maintain temperatures.
NASA VISIONS Rocket Flies Into Alaskan Aurora
NASA-supported VISIONS rocket launched from Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska on Feb. 6, 2013. The rocket flew into an aurora to investigate its properties.
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