Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Shuttle Over Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 17, 2022 is “Shuttle Over Earth,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Expedition 22 Crew. The original explanation runs about 157 words.

The featured image shows a the NASA space shuttle approaching the International Space Station with the Earth's atmosphere in the background. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Expedition 22 Crew Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that approaching? Astronauts on board the International Space Station in 2010 first saw it far in the distance.”

— APOD editors, April 17, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 17, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Expedition 22 Crew
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 157 words

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