The sky on
your birthday.
The Shuttle Launches an Inflatable Antenna
High above Earth, the Space Shuttle Endeavour launched an inflatable antenna in May 1996. This Inflatable Antenna Experiment, roughly the size of a tennis court, was part of a Spartan satellite. The antenna was even visible from Earth before being jettisoned at the mission's end.
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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.
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Released on 25 May 2024 An aurora and an atmospheric glow crown Earth's horizon in this photograph from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster -
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Released on 25 May 2025 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Middle Eastern nation's capital and largest city See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 25 MAY 1996 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 25 MAY 1996.
Questions about May 25, 1996
What space photo was released on May 25, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 25, 1996 was "The Shuttle Launches an Inflatable Antenna". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 25, 1996?
A first quarter moon, about 52% lit.
What day of the week was May 25, 1996?
May 25, 1996 was a Saturday, day 146 of the 366 days in 1996.
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