View of the SPARTAN satellite during its release into orbit

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

05.23.2011

Courtesy Photo

NASA

Close-up view of the SPARTAN satellite attached to the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm end effector. The satellite is in the process of being moved into orbit by the RMS. The earth can be seen in the background (034-55). Distant view of the SPARTAN satellite in Earth's orbit (056-61).

NASA Identifier: STS077-711-054

• Date Taken: 05.23.2011
• Date Posted: 10.10.2012 11:29
• Photo ID: 686608
• Resolution: 4128x4128
• Size: 3.76 MB
• Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US