PULL · 17 DEC 2002 This was
This was
your sky.
Beefing Up the International Space Station
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COSMIC MESSAGE
The International Space Station, the largest human-made object to orbit Earth, is built in sections by Space Shuttle flights. Trusses are crucial for its structure, providing rigidity and routing electricity and coolants. These trusses are over 15 meters long and weigh more than 10,000 kilograms.
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2002-12-17 · ♐
SKYBORN
Beefing Up the International Space Station
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BORN 8594 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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SAGITTARIUS
In tropical astrology, 17 DEC 2002 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 17 DEC 2002.
THE ALMANAC FOR 17 DEC 2002
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 95% lit
POSITION
Day 351 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Geminid shower, peaked 3 days ago
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS