Astronomy Picture of the Day 4-23-02

NASA ^ | 4-23-02 | Robert Nemiroff and Jerry Bonnell

[petuniasevan]

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.

2002 April 23

The Newly Expanded International Space Station
Credit: STS-110 Shuttle Crew, NASA

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.

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[farmfriend]

Modern Art!

[RightWhale]

It's all bright and new, but somehow it is starting to look like a bunch of cars welded together, or maybe a construction camp in the oilfield where there is no construction happening. Maybe someday we can build something in space that has a more deliberate look to it.

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