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Atlantis' Last Approach

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 13, 2011 is “Atlantis' Last Approach,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ISS Expedition 28 Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 144 words.

Atlantis' Last Approach
Credit: Image Credit: ISS Expedition 28 Crew , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“For the last time, the US Space Shuttle has approached the International Space Station (ISS).”

— APOD editors, July 13, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 13, 2011
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: ISS Expedition 28 Crew , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 144 words

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