Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Shuttle Reentry Streak from Orbit
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 1, 2011 is “Shuttle Reentry Streak from Orbit,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ISS Expedition 28 Crew , STS-135 Mission , NASA. The original explanation runs about 157 words.
From the explanation
“What’s that strange bright streak? It is the last image ever of a space shuttle from orbit.”
— APOD editors, August 1, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 1, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: ISS Expedition 28 Crew , STS-135 Mission , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 157 words