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Delta II Paves the Way to the Red Planet
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., April 7, 2001 -- A Boeing Delta II rocket roared into the sky this morning, sending NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft to the red planet. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 17A occurred at 11:02 a.m. EDT.
The mission is a continuation of NASA's exploration of Mars. Due to planetary alignment, this is the first opportunity to go to Mars since January 1999.
Photo Credit: Boeing Photo - Carleton Bailie