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Cassini Spacecraft Approaches Jupiter
The Cassini spacecraft, launched in 1997, is on its way to Saturn. Last week, while approaching Jupiter, it sent back this image from 81.3 million kilometers away. Cassini will join the Galileo spacecraft in studying Jupiter and its moons, with simultaneous observations planned.
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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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The Earth on your day The Earth on 11 October 2000 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 11 October 2007 Titan North Polar Region See it as a poster -
Released on 11 October 2012 Aurorae over Planet Earth See it as a poster -
Released on 11 October 2021 A vivid aurora streams over the Earth as the International Space Station orbited 273 miles above the southern Indian See it as a poster -
Released on 11 October 2025 Manicouagan Impact Crater from Space See it as a poster -
Released on 11 October 2004 Alluvial Fan, China See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 OCT 2000 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 11 OCT 2000.
Questions about October 11, 2000
What space photo was released on October 11, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 11, 2000 was "Cassini Spacecraft Approaches Jupiter". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 11, 2000?
A full moon, about 96% lit.
What day of the week was October 11, 2000?
October 11, 2000 was a Wednesday, day 285 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on October 11, 2000?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.