Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 20, 2011

Last Roll Out of a NASA Space Shuttle

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2011 is “Last Roll Out of a NASA Space Shuttle,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Launch Photography )). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

From the explanation

“In the final move of its kind, NASA’s space shuttle Atlantis was photographed earlier this month slowly advancing toward Launch Pad 39A , where it is currently scheduled for a July launch to the International Space Station . The mission, designated STS-135 , is the 135th and last mission for a NASA space shuttle .”

— APOD editors, June 20, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 20, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Launch Photography )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 121 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 20, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-june-20-last-roll-out-of-a-nasa-space-shuttle

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