Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 1, 2021

Rocket Launch as Seen from the Space Station

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 2021 is “Rocket Launch as Seen from the Space Station,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: ISAA , NASA , Expedition 57 Crew (ISS); Processing: Riccardo Rossi (ISAA, AstronautiCAST ); Music: Inspiring Adventure Cinematic Background by Maryna. The original explanation runs about 176 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen a rocket launch — from space? A close inspection of the featured time-lapse video will reveal a rocket rising to Earth orbit as seen from the International Space Station (ISS).”

— APOD editors, April 1, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 1, 2021
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: ISAA , NASA , Expedition 57 Crew (ISS); Processing: Riccardo Rossi (ISAA, AstronautiCAST ); Music: Inspiring Adventure Cinematic Background by Maryna
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 176 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 1, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-april-1-rocket-launch-as-seen-from-the-space-station

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