Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Busy Space Walk at the Space Station

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 18, 2011 is “A Busy Space Walk at the Space Station,” an image. It is credited to ISS Expedition 28 Crew , STS-135 Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

A Busy Space Walk at the Space Station
Credit: ISS Expedition 28 Crew , STS-135 Crew , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that astronaut doing? Unloading a space shuttle — for the last time.”

— APOD editors, July 18, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 18, 2011
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: ISS Expedition 28 Crew , STS-135 Crew , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 140 words

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