NICER is on its way to the ISS!
- By Sara Mitchell
- June 3, 2017
- Comments Off on NICER is on its way to the ISS!
The Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) launched successfully from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center today at 5:07PM EDT! Check out this spectacular launch:
NICER had plenty of company on its ride up to the International Space Station, as the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launched with almost 6,000 pounds of cargo including materials to support more than 250 science and research investigations taking place on the ISS! What else went up with NICER? This Tumblr post highlights a few of the awesome experiments headed into space.
Here are a few of our favorite photos from KSC:
The SpaceX CRS-11 Falcon 9 rocket stands ready for launch at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s historic launch pad 39A. Credit: NASA/Glenn Benson
Some of the NICER team in front of SpaceX CRS-11 on its launchpad!
Liftoff! A beautiful launch for NICER on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket! Credit: NASA
There’s still a lot in store for NICER after it arrives at the ISS and settles into its new home – stay tuned for more coverage here on NASA Blueshift!
