Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Approaching the International Space Station

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 2000 is “Approaching the International Space Station,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-106 Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 149 words.

Approaching the International Space Station
Credit: STS-106 Crew , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Last Monday the crew of Space Shuttle Atlantis took in this view as they approached the developing International Space Station (ISS).”

— APOD editors, September 18, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 18, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: STS-106 Crew , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 149 words

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Space stations

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