The Discovery space shuttle framed by a full moon. Its maiden flight was STS-41-D which launched on August 30, 1984. Over 27 years of service it flew 39 missions, gathering more flight time than any other spacecraft to date.

The Discovery space shuttle framed by a full moon. Its maiden flight was STS-41-D which launched on August 30, 1984. Over 27 years of service it flew 39 missions, gathering more flight time than any other spacecraft to date. Stock Photo
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World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo

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EC80YY

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60 MB (1.2 MB Compressed download)

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4100 x 5115 px | 34.7 x 43.3 cm | 13.7 x 17.1 inches | 300dpi

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1990

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The Discovery space shuttle framed by a full moon. Its maiden flight was STS-41-D which launched on August 30, 1984. Over 27 years of service it flew 39 missions, gathering more flight time than any other spacecraft to date.