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A Tether in Space
Space tethers are long strands of material that hold the promise of revolutionizing space travel and satellite operations. This image shows a tether deployed from the Space Shuttle Columbia during a 1996 experiment. Tethers could stabilize satellites, generate electricity, and even enable concepts like a space elevator, though developing materials strong enough remains a challenge.
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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 28 March 2005 · Gobi Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 28 March 2025 Lunar Dust and Duct Tape See it as a poster -
Released on 28 March 2013 Wide-field image of Messier 77 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 28 March 2011 Cluster’s deceptive serenity hides violent past See it as a poster -
Released on 28 March 2018 Ground-based view of the sky around the galaxies NGC 1052-DF4 NGC & 1052-DF2 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 March 2021 A Full Moon is pictured above the Earth's horizon as the International Space Station orbited 264 miles over Russia See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 MAR 2005 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 MAR 2005.
Questions about March 28, 2005
What space photo was released on March 28, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 28, 2005 was "A Tether in Space". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 28, 2005?
A waning gibbous moon, about 90% lit.
What day of the week was March 28, 2005?
March 28, 2005 was a Monday, day 87 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 28, 2005?
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.