Night Launch of Space Shutte Endeavour

6 days ago, the Space Shuttle Endeavour was launched and was bound to go to the International Space Station. The Space Shuttle's mission was to bring the Tranquility module which will provide extra room for space station astronauts.

Pictured below is a well-exposed photo of the launch time itself, creating a very artistic light trail. It was featured as the Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 13. Click here for the original article.

Check out the launch of the space shuttle itself after the cut.

photo credits to http://apod.nasa.gov