The sky on
your birthday.
Floating Free in Space
In 1984, astronaut Bruce McCandless made the first untethered spacewalk, using a Manned Maneuvering Unit. Nitrogen gas thrusters allowed him to maneuver freely outside the Space Shuttle Challenger. This freedom from tethers was a significant step in spacewalk technology.
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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 14 June 2009 Stars at the Galactic Center See it as a poster -
Released on 14 June 2012 The area around NGC 3314 (ground-based view) See it as a poster -
Released on 14 June 2021 A Galactic Powerhouse See it as a poster -
Released on 14 June 2019 Mars 2020 and Friends See it as a poster -
Released on 14 June 2012 Hubble view of NGC 3314 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 JUN 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 14 JUN 1996.
Questions about June 14, 1996
What space photo was released on June 14, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 14, 1996 was "Floating Free in Space". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 14, 1996?
A waning crescent moon, about 4% lit.
What day of the week was June 14, 1996?
June 14, 1996 was a Friday, day 166 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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