Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 23, 2008

The International Space Station Expands Again

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 23, 2008 is “The International Space Station Expands Again,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-124 Shuttle Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 113 words.

From the explanation

“The developing International Space Station (ISS) has changed its appearance again. Earlier this month, the Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery visited the ISS and added components that included Japan ‘s Kibo Science Laboratory .”

— APOD editors, June 23, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 23, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: STS-124 Shuttle Crew , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 113 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 23, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-june-23-the-international-space-station-expands-again

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