Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Atlantis Landing

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 12, 1995 is “Atlantis Landing,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, Kennedy Space Center. The original explanation runs about 88 words.

Atlantis Landing
Credit: NASA, Kennedy Space Center Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Space Shuttle Atlantis lands at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The Space Shuttle is the first orbital space vehicle to land on a runway like an airplane.”

— APOD editors, August 12, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 12, 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 88 words

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