Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Challenger Launches Spacelab 2

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 9, 1995 is “Challenger Launches Spacelab 2,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, Kennedy Space Center. The original explanation runs about 98 words.

Challenger Launches Spacelab 2
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From the explanation

“Space Shuttle Challenger jumps off the launch pad in 1985 to begin a successful mission. The main purpose of this mission was to test a new space based laboratory named Spacelab 2.”

— APOD editors, August 9, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 9, 1995
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA, Kennedy Space Center
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 98 words

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