Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 9, 2010

Night Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 2010 is “Night Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA. The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes, the space shuttle launches at night. Pictured above , the space shuttle Endeavour lifted off in yesterday’s early morning hours from Launch Pad 39A in Kennedy Space Center , Florida , USA , bound for the International Space Station (ISS).”

— APOD editors, February 9, 2010

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At a glance

Date: February 9, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 9, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-february-9-night-launch-of-the-space-shuttle-endeavour

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