Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/Delta-Rocket-Third-Stage-2F3XC5KDFL4.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarDelta Launch Vehicle Second StageNASA Delta 59 Intellsation Thor Delta MThor Delta E Launch PreparationsDelta I LaunchThor Delta Thrust Augmentor Booster Rockets, Times ThreeThor Delta E Rocket, S/N 35, on Launch PadNASA Delta 59 RFI TestThor Delta E Rocket, S/N 39, Launch PreparationsThor Delta E Rocket on Launch PadView AllView more with similar tones Delta Rocket Third StageBuy A Print or License This PhotoWhat Type of Order?Usage:When the Soviet Union launched Sputnik in 1957, the newly created NASA organization asked Douglas-Tulsa if they could build a rocket capable of putting something into orbit quick. By adding a second and third stage to the Thor rocket, the Delta rocket was created. Once the program was proven successful, the Delta program was moved to California. This photo shows the rocket’s third stage.BI231167 (tasm177)Maximum size:2874px × 2266px (~18 MB)9.5in × 7.5in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1960s-balls-Delta I-factories-ground shots-high-tech / advanced-historic production status-interiors-launch vehicles-manufacturing-other livery-photos-rocket engines-rockets-shine-space-spheres-stairs, lifts and ladders-text-Thor Delta-three-quarter length views-vintage / retroRelated Photo/Videos:View AllRelated Virtual folders:Delta I
