Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Last Landing for Space Shuttle Endeavour

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 7, 2011 is “A Last Landing for Space Shuttle Endeavour,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , Bill Ingalls. The original explanation runs about 109 words.

A Last Landing for Space Shuttle Endeavour
Credit: NASA , Bill Ingalls Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Space shuttle Endeavour is home to stay. In a rare night landing last week, Endeavour glided onto a runway in Cape Canaveral , Florida , USA completing a 16-day mission that included a visit to the International Space Station (ISS).”

— APOD editors, June 7, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 7, 2011
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA , Bill Ingalls
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 109 words

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