First Pictures of Shuttle docked with ISS

[larss]

It is a stunning image and one that is bound to be reproduced over and over again whenever they recall the history of the US space shuttle.

The picture was taken by Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli as he left the International Space Station in May in a Soyuz capsule to return to Earth.

Safety procedures mean the Russian vehicle would never normally be in transit when a shuttle is present.

It makes this the first-ever image of an American orbiter docked to the ISS.

Endeavour sits firmly on the bow of the station, which is moving across the surface of the Earth at a speed of 27,000km/h (17,000mph) and at an altitude of approximately 355km (220 miles).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-13691608

 

[StanScratch]

Man, that is a beautiful shot.

 

[Jagger69]

Breathtaking. Thanks larss.

 

[Jagger69]

Here's another angle that shows Endeavor and the ISS in tremendous detail. Huge picture:

http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/557263main_iss027e036647_full.jpg

 

[kelleycabbana]

amazing....

 

[Jagger69]

Another shot taken from Endeavor after she undocks. Unbelievable.

http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/554616main_2011-05-29_full.jpg

 

[lurkingdirk]

Wow. inspirational photo of the year.

Thanks for sharing! :thumbsup:

 

[bofuvum]

What took this photo?

 

[lurkingdirk]

What took this photo?

Read the article.

The picture was taken by Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli as he left the International Space Station in May in a Soyuz capsule to return to Earth.

 

[rock hard]

So is that like a self serve station...or do they have attendants pump the fuel for ya??!! :tongue:

Awesome pics!!! :bowdown: