Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Atlantis Lift Off

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 8, 2010 is “Atlantis Lift Off,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Launch Photography )). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

Atlantis Lift Off
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Launch Photography ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Atlantis has lifted off, but not from launch pad 39A. Instead, this sharp, wide-angle photo taken on April 13, shows the space shuttle orbiter lifted off the floor of Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building .”

— APOD editors, May 8, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 8, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Launch Photography )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 133 words

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