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The International Space Station Expands Yet Again

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 8, 2002 is “The International Space Station Expands Yet Again,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-113 Shuttle Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 114 words.

The International Space Station Expands Yet Again
Credit: STS-113 Shuttle Crew , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The developing International Space Station (ISS) has changed its appearance yet again. Earlier this month the Space Shuttle Endeavor visited the ISS and installed the fourth of eleven pieces that will compose the Integrated Truss Structure .”

— APOD editors, December 8, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 8, 2002
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: STS-113 Shuttle Crew , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 114 words

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