Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Flying Astronaut Over Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 2, 2001 is “A Flying Astronaut Over Earth,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Shuttle Crew STS-64 , NASA. The original explanation runs about 132 words.

A Flying Astronaut Over Earth
Credit: Shuttle Crew STS-64 , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What would it be like to fly free over the seas and clouds of Earth? In 1994 astronaut Mark Lee found out when he tested the Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER) system for NASA .”

— APOD editors, October 2, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 2, 2001
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Shuttle Crew STS-64 , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 132 words

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