An ordinary space shuttle launch (apparently) shot a blue laser at the Moon
This photo was taken back in 2001 , during a launching of the space shuttle Atlantis . On the left wing is the space shuttle ’s launch feather . On the right is the plume ’s shadow . So why is it pointing straight at the Moon ? The effect is even more dramatic when you’re able to see the entire launching plume . Somehow , out of that chaotic great deal of smoke , comes a shadow that manoeuvre straight at the Moon ....