Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Supply Ship Approaches the Space Station

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 23, 2007 is “A Supply Ship Approaches the Space Station,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ISS Expedition 13 Crew, NASA. The original explanation runs about 161 words.

A Supply Ship Approaches the Space Station
Credit: ISS Expedition 13 Crew, NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Looking out a window of the International Space Station brings breathtaking views. Visible vistas include a vast and colorful Earth, a deep dark sky, and an occasional spaceship sent to visit the station.”

— APOD editors, April 23, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 23, 2007
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: ISS Expedition 13 Crew, NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 161 words

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Source

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