STS-133 Discovery during approach
ISS026-E-030494 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This partial view of the three main engines of the space shuttle Discovery was provided by an Expedition 26 crew member during a survey of the approaching STS-133 vehicle prior to docking with the International Space Station. As part of the survey and part of every mission's activities, Discovery performed a back-flip for the rendezvous pitch maneuver (RPM). The image was photographed with a digital still camera, using a 1000mm lens.
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iss026e030494
Date Created
February 26, 2011
Center
JSC
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image
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