Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 30, 2001

Approaching the International Space Station

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 2001 is “Approaching the International Space Station,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-100 Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 89 words.

From the explanation

“Earlier this month the crew of the US Space Shuttle Endeavor took in this view as they approached the developing International Space Station (ISS).”

— APOD editors, April 30, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 30, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: STS-100 Crew , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 89 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 30, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-april-30-approaching-the-international-space-station

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