Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 5, 2025

Rocket Launch as Seen from the International Space Station

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 5, 2025 is “Rocket Launch as Seen from the International 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, January 5, 2025

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At a glance

Date: January 5, 2025
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, January 5, 2025 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2025-january-5-rocket-launch-as-seen-from-the-international-space-station

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