Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 3, 1998

Mir Above

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 1998 is “Mir Above,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-89 Crew, NASA. The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“Photographed from the approaching Space Shuttle Endeavour , the Mir space station floats above the clouds of planet Earth. Mir’s modular construction , bristling with solar panels and antennas, lends it a slightly whimsical , insect-like appearance.”

— APOD editors, July 3, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 3, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: STS-89 Crew, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 3, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-july-03-mir-above

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