The first rays of the rising sun illuminate the Antares launch vehicle. Photo credit: Jared Haworth / We Report Space
Upgraded Orbital ATK Antares 230 Launch Vehicle Orbital ATK's upgraded Antares 230 rocket makes use of two NPO Energomash RD-181 engines.
MARS at Sunset The Mid Atlantic Regional Spaceport, seen here at sunset the night before launch.
Closeup view of RD-181 Engines at liftoff
Closeup view of RD-181 Engines at liftoff RD-181 engines burn a mixture of RP-1 (Rocket Propellant 1, essentially refined kerosene) and liquid oxygen, resulting in this colorful exhaust flame.
The first three minutes of Antares's flight.
Antares Launch, Kodak Film Launch of Antares 230 and OA-5 as shot on Kodak Portra 400 film.
Liftoff of Antares and OA-5
Antares has cleared the tower.
