Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 15, 2002

A New Truss for the International Space Station

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 15, 2002 is “A New Truss for the International Space Station,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-110 Shuttle Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 87 words.

From the explanation

“The International Space Station (ISS) is being fitted with a backbone . During the present visit of Space Shuttle Atlantis , astronauts are installing a huge truss on the growing space outpost.”

— APOD editors, April 15, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 15, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: STS-110 Shuttle Crew , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 87 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 15, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-april-15-a-new-truss-for-the-international-space-station

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