Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Endeavour's Starry Night
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 2, 2011 is “Endeavour's Starry Night,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ISS Expedition 28 , STS-134 , NASA. The original explanation runs about 113 words.
From the explanation
“This luminous night view of the space shuttle orbiter Endeavour , docked with the International Space Station for a final time, was captured on May 28. Orbiting 350 kilometers above planet Earth , Endeavour’s payload bay is lit up as it hurtles through Earth’s shadow at 17,000 miles per hour.”
— APOD editors, June 2, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 2, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: ISS Expedition 28 , STS-134 , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 113 words