Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Dark Shuttle Approaching

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 16, 2010 is “Dark Shuttle Approaching,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Expedition 22 Crew, NASA. The original explanation runs about 169 words.

Dark Shuttle Approaching
Credit: Expedition 22 Crew, NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that approaching? Astronauts on board the International Space Station first saw it far in the distance.”

— APOD editors, February 16, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 16, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Expedition 22 Crew, NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 169 words

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