BIRTHDAY · 22 MAY 2006

The sky on
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Maneuvering in Space

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Canadarm2, a 17-meter long robotic arm on the International Space Station, can maneuver payloads up to 116,000 kilograms. Astronauts operate it remotely and can attach themselves to a foot constraint for precision tasks. It is a vital tool for station operations.

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Maneuvering in Space
2006-05-22 · ♊
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Maneuvering in Space
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BORN 7,478 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
♊
GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 22 MAY 2006 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 MAY 2006.

THE ALMANAC FOR 22 MAY 2006
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning crescent, 27% lit
POSITION
Day 142 of 365

Questions about May 22, 2006

What space photo was released on May 22, 2006?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 22, 2006 was "Maneuvering in Space". It's the card at the top of this page.

What was the Moon's phase on May 22, 2006?

A waning crescent moon, about 27% lit.

What day of the week was May 22, 2006?

May 22, 2006 was a Monday, day 142 of the 365 days in 2006.

What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 22, 2006?

NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.

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