Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 18, 2011

The Last Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 18, 2011 is “The Last Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA. The original explanation runs about 143 words.

From the explanation

“Two days ago, powerful yet controlled explosions rocketed the Space Shuttle Endeavour on its final trip into Earth orbit. The above image was taken seconds after liftoff as the massive orbiter and six astronauts began a climb to a height where the atmosphere is so thin it is unbreathable .”

— APOD editors, May 18, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 18, 2011
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 143 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 18, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-may-18-the-last-launch-of-space-shuttle-endeavour

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