Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Columbus Laboratory Installed on Space Station

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 19, 2008 is “Columbus Laboratory Installed on Space Station,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-122 Crew, Expedition 16 Crew, ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

Columbus Laboratory Installed on Space Station
Credit: STS-122 Crew, Expedition 16 Crew, ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The International Space Station (ISS) has been equipped with a powerful new scientific laboratory. The Space Shuttle Atlantis delivered the Columbus Laboratory to the ISS and installed the seven meter long module over the past week.”

— APOD editors, February 19, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 19, 2008
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: STS-122 Crew, Expedition 16 Crew, ESA , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 147 words

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