Space Shuttle Atlantis, Space Shuttle Atlantis
Summary
This view of the aft portion of the space shuttle Atlantis, including the three main engines, was provided by the Expedition 21 crew during a survey of the approaching vehicle prior to docking with the International Space Station. As part of the survey and every mission's activities, Atlantis performed a back-flip for the rendezvous pitch maneuver. The image was photographed with a digital still camera, using a 400mm lens at a distance of about 600 feet (180 meters). Image Credit: NASA
NASA Identifier: 404406main_iss021e029184_hires_full
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Date
02/12/2009
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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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