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New Space Station Robot Asks to be Called "Dextre the Magnificent"
Happy April Fool's Day from the folks at APOD. Dextre, the International Space Station's new robotic arm, is a Canadian Space Agency contribution. It is designed to perform maintenance tasks and assist astronauts with spacewalks. This image captures Dextre shortly after its installation, ready to begin its work in orbit. It's an important tool for the station's ongoing operations.
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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 1 April 2008 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2019 Astronaut Kicks Lunar Field Goal See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2019 The largest of its kind See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2011 WISE Unveils a Treasure Trove of Beauty See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2004 Lion King Surveys Homeland See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2024 Two’s company See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 APR 2008 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 1 APR 2008.
Questions about April 1, 2008
What space photo was released on April 1, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 2008 was "New Space Station Robot Asks to be Called "Dextre the Magnificent"". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 1, 2008?
A waning crescent moon, about 20% lit.
What day of the week was April 1, 2008?
April 1, 2008 was a Tuesday, day 92 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 1, 2008?
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.