The sky on
your birthday.
Shuttle Engine Blast
The Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Kennedy Space Center in 1996. The main engines burn liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, producing a tremendous amount of thrust. These engines are among the most powerful and efficient ever built. They are reused for multiple missions, a key part of the shuttle program's design.
We cannot put this date's photograph on paper at poster size. We can print the nearest public archive plate to your date instead.
See print sizesPrinted, shipped and sold by Zazzle
Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
-
Released on 1 January 2024 NGC 1232: A Grand Design Spiral Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 1 January 2018 Ribbons and pearls See it as a poster -
Released on 1 January 2012 To Fly Free in Space See it as a poster -
Released on 1 January 2020 Betelgeuse Imagined See it as a poster -
Released on 1 January 2002 Cygnus X-1 (ground-based image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 JAN 1996 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 JAN 1996.
Questions about January 1, 1996
What space photo was released on January 1, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 1, 1996 was "Shuttle Engine Blast". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 1, 1996?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 79% lit.
What day of the week was January 1, 1996?
January 1, 1996 was a Monday, day 1 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.