"Glory to the Heroes of Cosmonautics!"
Mikhail Alexandrovich Kuznetsov-Volzhsky, USSR, 1964.
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A stunning black and white image captured from Earth shows the Space Shuttle Atlantis docked with the International Space Station (ISS). Atlantis is visible below and to the left of the ISS, its three main engines gleaming. The ISS's solar arrays are clearly visible, showcasing the impressive scale of the space station. The image was taken using a satellite tracking system and a 25-inch telescope.
Astronomy Picture from 28/06/2007
A Visit from Atlantis
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap070628.html
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Stunning view of the International Space Station (ISS) from the Space Shuttle Discovery. The image showcases the ISS's expansive solar arrays, various modules, robotic arm, and a supply ship, highlighting its growth and development since construction began in 1998. The Earth's curvature is visible in the background.
Astronomy Picture from 06/04/2009
International Space Station Expands Again
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap090406.html
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Breathtaking image of a rocket launch at twilight. The fiery exhaust trail ascends into the dusky sky, leaving a massive plume of smoke below. A sliver of the moon is visible in the distance.
Astronomy Picture from 19/02/2001
Shuttle Plume Shadow Points to Moon
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010219.html
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Stunning view of Space Shuttle Discovery on the launchpad at sunrise during the Spring Equinox. The sun rises over the horizon as the shuttle prepares for its mission to the International Space Station, a dramatic scene marking the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
Astronomy Picture from 20/03/2001
Discovery Spring
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010320.html
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Happy #cosmonautics day. On this day in 1961 #Gagarin was the first human to fly in space. Three months later, on Wednesday 12th July, he visited #Manchester England. astrotalkuk.org/the-day-the-...
