 |
Астронет: Астрономическая картинка дня Международная космическая станция снова расширяется http://www.variable-stars.ru/db/msg/1228484/eng |
Credit & Copyright: STS-124 Shuttle Crew,
NASA
Explanation:
The developing
International Space Station (ISS) has changed its appearance again.
Earlier this month, the
Space Shuttle orbiter
Discovery visited the ISS and added components that included
Japan's
Kibo Science Laboratory.
The entire array of expansive solar panels is visible in
this picture taken by the Discovery Crew after leaving the
ISS
to return to Earth.
The world's foremost
space outpost can be seen developing over the past several years
by comparing the above image
to
past
images.
Also visible above are many
different types of modules, a robotic
arm, another impressive set of
solar panels, and a supply ship.
Construction began on the ISS in 1998.
Authors & editors:
Robert Nemiroff
(MTU) &
Jerry Bonnell
(USRA)
NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings,
and Disclaimers
NASA Official: Jay Norris.
Specific
rights apply.
A service of:
LHEA at
NASA /
GSFC
& Michigan Tech. U.