Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 9, 2005

Rollout of Soyuz TMA-2 Aboard an R7 Rocket

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 9, 2005 is “Rollout of Soyuz TMA-2 Aboard an R7 Rocket,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Scott Andrews, NASA. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“It takes a big rocket to go into space. In 2003 April, this huge Russian rocket was launched toward Earth-orbiting International Space Station (ISS), carrying two astronauts who will make up the new Expedition 7 crew.”

— APOD editors, October 9, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 9, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Scott Andrews, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 9, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-october-9-rollout-of-soyuz-tma-2-aboard-an-r7-rocket

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