Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

6 Up 5 Down

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 2, 1996 is “6 Up 5 Down,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA. The original explanation runs about 76 words.

6 Up 5 Down
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From the explanation

“This fish-eye view of a dramatic night launch of the Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-76 was recorded on March 22, 1996. The mission carried 6 astronauts aloft , and returned with 5 — delivering one crew member, Shannon Lucid , to the Mir Space Station .”

— APOD editors, June 2, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 2, 1996
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 76 words

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