Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Shuttle Back Flip at the Space Station

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 2, 2005 is “A Shuttle Back Flip at the Space Station,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ISS Expedition 11 Crew , STS-114 Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 117 words.

A Shuttle Back Flip at the Space Station
Credit: ISS Expedition 11 Crew , STS-114 Crew , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Last week, crew members of the International Space Station (ISS) watched carefully as the Space Shuttle Discovery did a planned but unusual back flip upon approach. Discovery Commander Eileen Collins guided the shuttle through the flip, which was about 200 meters from the ISS when the above picture was taken.”

— APOD editors, August 2, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 2, 2005
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: ISS Expedition 11 Crew , STS-114 Crew , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 117 words

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