Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 5, 2009

The International Space Station Over Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 5, 2009 is “The International Space Station Over Earth,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-128 Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“After undocking, the space shuttle Discovery crew got a memorable view of the developing International Space Station (ISS). Pictured orbiting high above Earth last month, numerous solar panels, trusses, and science modules of the ISS were visible.”

— APOD editors, October 5, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 5, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: STS-128 Crew , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 5, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-october-5-the-international-space-station-over-earth

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