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Atlantis seen from the International Space station 07/2011

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Nasa/Novapix

Reference

e-sts13-53500

Date

2011-07-30

This unprecedented view of the space shuttle Atlantis, appearing like a bean sprout against clouds and city lights, on its way home, was photographed by the Expedition 28 crew of the International Space Station. Airglow over Earth can be seen in the background. 21 July 2011.