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Discovery leaves the International Space Station - 04/2010

author: Nasa/Novapix

reference: e-sts13-13704

Image Size 300 DPI: 24 * 36 cm

Space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:52 a.m. (CDT) on April 17, 2010, ending a stay of 10 days, 5 hours and 8 minutes. The visit included three spacewalks and delivery of more than seven tons of equipment and supplies.

Keywords for this photo:

2010 - DISCOVERY - EXPEDITION 23 - LEONARDO - MANNED SPACEFLIGHT - MODULE - MPLM - PAYLOAD BAY - ROBOTIC ARM - SPACE - SPACE SHUTTLE - SPACESHIP - STS-131 -