Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 27, 2005

America Returns to Human Space Flight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 27, 2005 is “America Returns to Human Space Flight,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA. The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“NASA ‘s launch of the massive Space Shuttle Discovery yesterday brought a nation known for its tremendous space program back to human space flight. Shuttle flights had been suspended for over two years previously following the tragic loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia crew on 2003 February 1.”

— APOD editors, July 27, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 27, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 27, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-july-27-america-returns-to-human-space-flight

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