Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 9, 2001

Space Station Shows Off New Robot Arm

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 9, 2001 is “Space Station Shows Off New Robot Arm,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-100 Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 104 words.

From the explanation

“The International Space Station (ISS) continues to grow. Last month, the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavor delivered new Logistics Modules and installed the new Canadarm2 on the growing outpost.”

— APOD editors, May 9, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 9, 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 104 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 9, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-may-9-space-station-shows-off-new-robot-arm

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