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Astronomy Picture of the Day
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
The Newly Expanded International Space Station
Explanation: What does the developing International Space Station (ISS) look like now? After delivering and deploying a crucial first backbone-like component last week, the Space Shuttle Atlantis took an inspection lap around the space station . The newly installed truss is visible toward the center of the above image . Also visible are many different types of modules , a robotic arm , several wing-like solar panels , and a supply ship. Construction began on the ISS in 1998 and the core structure should be in place before 2005.
| Date | April 23, 2002 |
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| Credit | Credit: STS-110 Shuttle Crew , NASA |
| Authors & editors: | Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP) |
| A service of: |
ASD at NASA / GSFC, NASA Science Activation & Michigan Tech. U. |