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A Closer View of Discovery

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NASA

Mar 23, 2008
Image Article
Closeup of tail end of shuttle Discovery in orbit
This image of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section was photographed by the Expedition 14 crew during the RPM survey. Visible are the shuttle's main engines, orbital maneuvering system pods, a portion of the payload bay door panels and the shuttle's wings.

This image of Space Shuttle Discovery’s tail section was photographed by the Expedition 14 crew during the RPM survey. Visible are the shuttle’s main engines, orbital maneuvering system pods, a portion of the payload bay door panels and the shuttle’s wings.Image credit: NASA