Photo fest: Check out these AP photos

Click to enlarge and save any of these stunning photos from NASA via the Associated Press. The photo above shows shuttle Discovery during its approach to the International Space Station.














Here's another shot of Discovery during its approach to the International Space Station last Thursday. The U.S. Harmony module can be seen in the orbiter's cargo bay. A Russian spacecraft docked at the station is in view to the left.














The thousands of black thermal tiles that protect the shuttle from extreme heat encountered during atmospheric reentry are evident here in this photo taken during the Rotational Pitch Maneuver performed during Discovery's approach to the International Space Station.














Another great shot of Discovery during its approach to the station.














And another.














Here's Discovery mission specialist Douglas Wheelock prior to his first spacewalk last Friday. Scott Parazynski's feet can be seen in the background.














Here's Scott Parazynski during the first of five spacewalks planned during Discovery's ongoing stay at the International Space Station.














Just a cool shot of the International Space Station.














And another.