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The Space Shuttle Docking Ring
The Space Shuttle Discovery, on mission STS-92, delivered a new truss and docking port to the International Space Station. This image shows the shuttle's docking ring extending, preparing for connection. The station was being prepared for its first permanent crew, a milestone in human spaceflight.
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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 18 October 2000 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 18 October 2021 Hubble Spies a Pair of Squabbling Galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 18 October 2024 October's Full Moon See it as a poster -
Released on 18 October 2012 A View from Next Door See it as a poster -
Released on 18 October 2010 It Came from the Sun See it as a poster -
Released on 18 October 1993 Hubble Close-Up of Bright Nucleus in Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 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 18 OCT 2000.
Questions about October 18, 2000
What space photo was released on October 18, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 18, 2000 was "The Space Shuttle Docking Ring". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 18, 2000?
A waning gibbous moon, about 72% lit.
What day of the week was October 18, 2000?
October 18, 2000 was a Wednesday, day 292 of the 366 days in 2000.
Was there a meteor shower on October 18, 2000?
Yes: the Orionid shower, peaks in 3 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on October 18, 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.