Discovery undocks for ride homeA camera mounted to the exterior of the International Space Station caught this view of the shuttle Discovery after its Nov. 5, 2007 undocking and the departure of its STS-120 crew. Credit: NASA TV.
This view, taken by a camera aboard the shuttle Discovery, shows the new look of the International Space Station (ISS) after the STS-120 crew moved a solar array and installed a new module. Discovery undocked on Nov. 5, 2007. Credit: NASA TV.
Shuttle and Space Station Create Backyard Sky ShowWith the Space Shuttle Discovery having successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) early Monday morning, skywatchers across much of the United States and southern Canada are now in for a real treat on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
Weather permitting, there will be opportunities to see both the Discovery orbiter and the ISS independently flying across the sky from many locations.The sight should easily be visible to anyone, even from brightly lit cities.
The shuttle-ISS tandem will be visible across southern Canada and most of the 48 contiguous United States. Unfortunately, neither Hawaii nor Alaska will have favorable viewing passes during this week.
Viewing times and locations are available at these three sites:NASA's SkyWatch Science@NASA's J-Pass Chris Peat's Heavens Above Another ISS flare photographed as the space station passed over the town of Nydek in the Czech Republic in June, 2007. Credit: Martin Popek.
An ISS flare caused by sunlight reflecting off the solar panels of the space station was captured by amateur astronomer Mike Tyrell as it passed over England in June, 2007. Credit: Mike Tyrrell.
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China satellite orbits Earth's moon