The sky on
your birthday.
A Shuttle Back Flip at the Space Station
Space Shuttle Discovery performed a planned backflip near the International Space Station. Commander Eileen Collins guided the shuttle, allowing the ISS crew to photograph its heat shield tiles. These images, taken from about 200 meters away, are being analyzed to assess the shield's condition.
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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 2 August 2005 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2021 Portrait of a Swirling Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2022 Cartwheel Galaxy (NIRCam and MIRI Composite Image) See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2023 M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2021 The aurora australis streams across the Earth's atmosphere as the International Space Station orbited 271 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2021 The aurora australis streams across the Earth's atmosphere as the International Space Station orbited 270 miles See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 AUG 2005 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 2 AUG 2005.
Questions about August 2, 2005
What space photo was released on August 2, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 2, 2005 was "A Shuttle Back Flip at the Space Station". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 2, 2005?
A waning crescent moon, about 9% lit.
What day of the week was August 2, 2005?
August 2, 2005 was a Tuesday, day 214 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 2, 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.