Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
John Glenn: Discovery Launch
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 1998 is “John Glenn: Discovery Launch,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Courtesy KSC, NASA. The original explanation runs about 144 words.
From the explanation
“At left , the Space Shuttle Discovery waits in darkness on Kennedy Space Center’s launch pad 39B . At right , on Thursday October 29, Discovery blasts through a bright afternoon sky returning Senator John Glenn to space over 36 years after he became the first American in orbit .”
— APOD editors, October 30, 1998
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 30, 1998
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Courtesy KSC, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 144 words