Carrier Rocket Collection

Smoke envelops the Delta II rocket
Cape Canaveral, Florida - Smoke envelops the Delta II rocket with the Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope, or GLAST, aboard as it launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

Atlas V launch vehicle, with the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on top
August 12, 2005 - At 7:43 a.m. EDT an Atlas V launch vehicle, 19 stories tall, with a two-ton Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) on top

A Delta IV rocket lfits off from its launch complex
June 27, 2009 - Rising above the two lightning towers around the pad, a Delta IV rocket races into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard

Pre-launch test of the Mercury-Atlas 9
May 14, 1963 - Pre-launch test of the Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA9) on Launch Pad 14 at Cape Canaveral, Florida

An Atlast V rocket carrying the Juno spacecraft during a midday launch
August 5, 2011 - The Juno spacecraft, safely enclosed in the payload fairing at the top of an Atlas V rocket, begins its journey to Jupiter with a spectacular midday launch.aš

An Atlas V-551 launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida
August 4, 2011 - NASAs Juno spacecraft awaits launch from inside the payload fairing atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V-551 launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida

A Delta IV rocket roars into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard
June 27, 2009 - A Delta IV rocket lifts off into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard

Solid rocket boosters are attached to the Delta II rocket in the mobile service tower
In the mobile service tower on Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the last set of three solid rocket boosters are attached to the Delta II rocket for the launch of GLAST

A Delta II rocket with several solid rocket motors attached
Vandenberg Air Force Base, California - A Delta II rocket with several solid rocket motors attached

The Delta II first stage for the OSTM / Jason-2 spacecraft arrives
April 25, 2008 - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Delta II first stage for the OSTM/Jason-2 spacecraft arrives on Space Launch Complex 2

Fire and smoke signal the liftoff of the Atlas V / Centaur launch vehicle
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, June 18, 2009 - Fire and smoke signal the liftoff of the Atlas V/Centaur from Launch Complex 41

The mobile service tower approaches the Delta II rocket
March 27, 2008 - On Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the mobile service tower (left) approaches the Delta II rocket that will carry the GLAST spacecraft

The H-IIB rocket on the launch pad at Tanegashima Space Center in Japan
September 2009 - The 184-foot-tall H-IIB rocket is seen at launch pad No. 2 at the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan, awaiting liftoff with the HTV cargo craft as its payload

A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, November 10, 2007 - A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off late in the evening from Launch Pad 37B, marking the first operational use of this configuration

The Ares I-X rocket is seen on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
October 26, 2009 - An Ares I-X rocket is seen on launch pad 39b at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida

The Delta II rocket lifts off from its launch pad
Hoses prepare to fall away from the Delta II rocket as it pushes from its launch pad. The Dawn spacecraft is tucked inside the white nose cone at the top of the rocket

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from its launch complex
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, March 24, 2009- A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket carrying the U.S. Air Forces Global Positioning System IIR-20 satellite lifts off from Space Launch

The Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle and the Ares V Cargo Launch Vehicle
Illustration showing the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle, left, and the Ares V Cargo Launch Vehicle, right. Ares I will carry the Orion crew exploration vehicle to space

The Delta II rocket on its launch pad
October 27, 2011 - The Delta II rocket with its NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) spacecraft payload is seen shortly after the service structure was rolled back at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

An United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, June 18, 2009 -An United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket blasts off with the LRO/LRCOSS mission from Space Launch Complex-41

The launch of Goddards eighth Orbiting Solar Observatory aboard the Delta rocket
NASA successfully launched more than 200 Earth-orbiting satellites, including Goddards eighth Orbiting Solar Observatory aboard this Delta rocket on June 21, 1975, at Cape Canaveral, Florida

The Delta IV rocket that will launch the GOES-O satellite into orbit
June 26, 2009 - The mobile service tower on Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station has been removed from around a Boeing Delta IV rocket as preparations continue to launch the GOES-O

Destiny: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Destiny - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Our future is our sense of common destiny. ~ Ahmet Davutoglu

Vandenberg successfully launched a Delta II rocket from Space Launch Complex-2
Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2009 - Vandenberg successfully launched a Delta II rocket from Space Launch Complex-2

A Delta II Heavy launch vehicle sits ready for launch
August 24, 2003 - The mobile service tower is rolled back at Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to reveal the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF)

The second solid rocket motor is moved into place alongside the Delta II first stage
April 30, 2008 - On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the second solid rocket motor, or SRM, is moved into place alongside the Delta II first stage

The Atlas V / Centaur rocket at the launch complex
June 17, 2009 - On Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Atlas V/Centaur rocket reaches the launch pad carrying the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

The Atlas V / Centaur arrives on the launch complex
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2009 - The Atlas V/Centaur nears Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida

An Atlas vehicle is shown as it is raised into its launch gantry. This Atlas attempted to launch a Mercury spacecraft (without any astronauts aboard) into orbital flight

View of the nose cone of the Delta IV rocket that will launch the GOES-O satellite into orbit

An Atlas V rocket on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, rolled aboard their Atlas V rocket to the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

Artists concept of the Atlas V541 launch vehicle in orbit
Artists concept of the Atlas V541 launch vehicle payload fairing that encloses the spacecraft during ascent through the atmosphere is being released

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"Unleashing the Power of Exploration: Captivating Moments from Carrier Rocket Launches" Smoke envelops the Delta II rocket as it prepares to embark on a groundbreaking mission into space. The Ares I-X rocket stands tall on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, ready to push boundaries and pave the way for future space endeavors. Witnessing history unfold, the Atlas V launch vehicle carries the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter towards its destination, igniting our curiosity about the mysteries of our neighboring planet. With a thunderous roar, a Delta IV rocket lifts off from its launch complex, propelling humanity's dreams higher into orbit. Pre-launch test of the Mercury-Atlas 9 sends shivers down our spines as we anticipate another remarkable journey beyond Earth's atmosphere. Bathed in sunlight, an Atlas V rocket gracefully ascends with Juno spacecraft onboard - an emblematic midday spectacle symbolizing mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge. Standing proud at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, an Atlas V-551 launch vehicle awaits its moment to soar through skies and unlock new frontiers. Once again, we marvel at the sight of Ares I-X rocket stationed on Kennedy Space Center's launch pad - a testament to human ingenuity and determination that knows no bounds. As if defying gravity itself, a Delta IV rocket roars into the sky carrying GOES-O satellite aboard - bridging gaps between continents and revolutionizing communication systems worldwide. Solid rocket boosters are meticulously attached to Delta II rocket within its mobile service tower - showcasing meticulous engineering behind every successful voyage into outer space. A Delta II rocket adorned with several solid rocket motors stands poised for greatness.