View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS

ISS021-E-029818 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by a colorful part of Earth, Space Shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 21 crew member as the shuttle approaches the International Space Station during STS-129 rendezvous and docking operations. Docking occurred at 10:51 a.m. (CST) on Nov. 18, 2009.