Modified Taurus, Vandenberg AFB, CA

December 20 1999, 23:13 PDT

Exposure: 10 seconds, f/3.5
Film: Fujicolor 100 color print
Lens: Tamaron 28mm-200mm .
Location: Winchester Canyon Road, Goleta, CA.

This modified Taurus rocket carried several unusual payloads into a polar orbit. They included:

• The remains of 16 individuals by the Celestis Foundation.
• The Korean Multi-Purpose Satellite (KOMPSAT).
• The Activity Cavity Irradiance Monitoring Satellite (ACRIMSAT)