Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 9, 2011

The International Space Station Expands Again

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 9, 2011 is “The International Space Station Expands Again,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-133 Shuttle Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“The developing International Space Station (ISS) has changed its appearance again. In a recently completed rendezvous, the Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery , in its final flight , visited the ISS and added components that included the Leonardo Multi Purpose Logistics Module .”

— APOD editors, March 9, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 9, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: STS-133 Shuttle Crew , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 9, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-march-9-the-international-space-station-expands-again

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