Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Astronaut Who Captured a Satellite
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 9, 2012 is “The Astronaut Who Captured a Satellite,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: STS-51A , NASA. The original explanation runs about 105 words.
From the explanation
“In 1984, high above the Earth’s surface, an astronaut captured a satellite. It was the second satellite captured that mission.”
— APOD editors, December 9, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 9, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: STS-51A , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 105 words