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Assembling The International Space Station
The International Space Station, seen here with its Zarya and Unity modules, began assembly in orbit in December 1998. The Space Shuttle Endeavour's STS-88 crew docked the first two components. Astronauts James Newman and Jerry Ross then connected power and data cables during spacewalks, bringing the station's initial systems online.
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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 10 December 2003 Andromeda Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 10 December 2004 LMC region near the Tarantula Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 10 December 2018 25 years of stunning definition See it as a poster -
Released on 10 December 2020 Region of the Sky Around HD 106906b See it as a poster -
Released on 10 December 2011 Ancient Supernova Revealed See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 10 DEC 1998 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 10 DEC 1998.
Questions about December 10, 1998
What space photo was released on December 10, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 10, 1998 was "Assembling The International Space Station". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 10, 1998?
A last quarter moon, about 60% lit.
What day of the week was December 10, 1998?
December 10, 1998 was a Thursday, day 344 of the 365 days in 1998.
Was there a meteor shower on December 10, 1998?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaks in 4 days.
Is it free?
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