Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 2, 2011

Endeavour Looking Up

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2011 is “Endeavour Looking Up,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Spaceflight Now , Launch Photography )). The original explanation runs about 115 words.

From the explanation

“First flown in 1992, Endeavour, the youngest space shuttle orbiter, is being prepared for its 25th and final trip to low Earth orbit .”

— APOD editors, April 2, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 2, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Spaceflight Now , Launch Photography )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 115 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 2, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-april-2-endeavour-looking-up

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