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Image: STS 131 Post-Undocking Relative Separation

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Description: The underside of space shuttle Discovery is visible in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:52 a.m. (CDT) on April 17, 2010, ending a stay of 10 days, 5 hours and 8 minutes. The visit included three space-walks and delivery of more than seven tons of equipment and supplies.
Title: STS 131 Post-Undocking Relative Separation
Credit: STS-131 Shuttle Mission Imagery
Author: NASA
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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