Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 20, 2006

SuitSat-1: A Spacesuit Floats Free

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 20, 2006 is “SuitSat-1: A Spacesuit Floats Free,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ISS Expedition 12 Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 115 words.

From the explanation

“Who dunnit? Like a scene from a space mystery movie, a spacesuit floated away from the International Space Station earlier this month, but no investigation was needed.”

— APOD editors, February 20, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 20, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: ISS Expedition 12 Crew , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 115 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 20, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-february-20-suitsat1-a-spacesuit-floats-free

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