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Астронет: Астрономическая картинка дня Недавно увеличенная Международная космическая станция http://www.variable-stars.ru/db/msg/1176356/eng |
Credit & Copyright: 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.
Authors & editors:
Robert Nemiroff
(MTU) &
Jerry Bonnell
(USRA)
NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings,
and Disclaimers
NASA Official: Jay Norris.
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rights apply.
A service of:
LHEA at
NASA /
GSFC
& Michigan Tech. U.