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Space Station Shows Off New Robot Arm
The International Space Station continues to grow. Last month, the Space Shuttle Endeavor crew delivered new Logistics Modules and installed the new Canadarm2. The Endeavor crew photographed the ISS, complete with its new arm, 400 kilometers above Earth after undocking. Three members of the Expedition Two Crew remain aboard the ISS, conducting scientific experiments.
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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 9 May 2001 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 9 May 2003 Iridescent Glory of Nearby Planetary Nebula Showcased on Astronomy Day See it as a poster -
Released on 9 May 2016 A spiral snowflake See it as a poster -
Released on 9 May 2012 Wide-field view of the sky around the globular star cluster Messier 55 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 May 2008 Wide-field view of the region around the Antennae Galaxies (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 9 May 2008 Stars in the tail of the Antennae See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 MAY 2001 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 9 MAY 2001.
Questions about May 9, 2001
What space photo was released on May 9, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 9, 2001 was "Space Station Shows Off New Robot Arm". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 9, 2001?
A full moon, about 98% lit.
What day of the week was May 9, 2001?
May 9, 2001 was a Wednesday, day 129 of the 365 days in 2001.
Was there a meteor shower on May 9, 2001?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaked 3 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 9, 2001?
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.