A stunning view of the Space Shuttle Discovery deploying the Spartan 201 satellite in space. The robotic arm is seen releasing Spartan, which will study the Sun's corona. Earth's curve is visible in the background, showcasing the scale of the mission.

Astronomy Picture from 12/08/1999

Deploying Spartan

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap990812.html


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