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The Astronaut Who Captured a Satellite
In 1984, astronaut Dale A. Gardner, using a Manned Maneuvering Unit, captured the Westar 6 satellite high above Earth. This was the second satellite captured on that mission. The satellite had failed to reach its intended geostationary orbit. This image shows Gardner attaching a control device to the rotating satellite.
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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 11 January 2010 · Atacama and the Andes See it as a poster -
Released on 11 January 2006 Hubble's sharpest view of the Orion Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 11 January 2020 NGC 602 and Beyond See it as a poster -
Released on 11 January 2021 Sculpted in Sculptor See it as a poster -
Released on 11 January 2023 NGC 346 (Hubble) See it as a poster -
Released on 11 January 2023 NGC 346 (Webb) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 JAN 2010 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 11 JAN 2010.
Questions about January 11, 2010
What space photo was released on January 11, 2010?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 11, 2010 was "The Astronaut Who Captured a Satellite". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 11, 2010?
A waning crescent moon, about 17% lit.
What day of the week was January 11, 2010?
January 11, 2010 was a Monday, day 11 of the 365 days in 2010.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 11, 2010?
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.