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Астронет: Астрономическая картинка дня Международная космическая станция снова расширяется http://variable-stars.ru/db/msg/1180702/eng |
Credit & Copyright: STS-112 Shuttle Crew,
NASA
Explanation:
The developing
International Space Station (ISS) has changed its
appearance yet again.
Last month the
Space Shuttle
Atlantis visited the
ISS and installed the third of eleven pieces
that will compose the
Integrated Truss Structure.
The new S-1 Truss is visible on the right,
below the extended solar panels across the top.
The world's foremost space outpost can be seen developing
over the past few years by comparing the
above image to
past
images.
Also visible above 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.
Yesterday, the ISS celebrated its
second anniversary of continuous human habitation.
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.