Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 8, 2011

Space Shuttle and Space Station Photographed Together

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2011 is “Space Shuttle and Space Station Photographed Together,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“How was this picture taken? Usually, pictures of the shuttle, taken from space, are snapped from the space station.”

— APOD editors, June 8, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 8, 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 141 words