A Look Back at Liftoff

NOAA’s Joint Polar Satellite System-1 launched aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket at 1:47 a.m. PST (4:47 a.m. EST) from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The flight has proceeded smoothly and at this time, the vehicle is in a coast phase.

Here’s a look back at liftoff captured from NASA TV.

Liftoff of the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket carrying NOAA's JPSS-1 satellite. Liftoff from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California was on time at 1:47 a.m. PST on Nov. 18.
Liftoff of the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket carrying NOAA’s JPSS-1 satellite. Liftoff from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California was on time at 1:47 a.m. PST on Nov. 18. Image credit: NASA TV
Liftoff of the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket carrying NOAA's JPSS-1 satellite. Liftoff from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California was on time at 1:47 a.m. PST on Nov. 18.
Image credit: NASA TV

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