At 69, NASA’s oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, shares his breathtaking space photography, the challenges of shooting from orbit, and the incredible images he’s captured, from Starlink satellites to the Starship launch.
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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams offers a fascinating glimpse into life aboard the International Space Station (ISS), showcasing her playful interactions with Astrobee robots and revealing the ingenious methods astronauts use for everyday tasks, including drinking in zero gravity. Learn about the challenges and creative solutions astronauts employ in the unique environment of space.
Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams captivated students in a virtual session, showcasing life aboard the ISS and inspiring the next generation of space explorers. She also revealed details about her upcoming spacewalk in 2025 and the challenges of living and working in space.
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has addressed rumors about her weight loss while aboard the International Space Station. In a recent video, she revealed that she’s actually maintained the same weight since launch, but her body has undergone some interesting adaptations due to the unique environment of space. Learn about her experience, including the ‘fluid shift’ phenomenon and how her exercise routine has changed her physique.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit, known for his stunning space photography, has shared another breathtaking image from the International Space Station. This time, he captured a mesmerizing view of Earth with a unique perspective – showing both sunset and sunrise in a single frame. The image also features other captivating details like circular star trails, lightning flashes, and aurora.
A NASA astronaut was hospitalized after returning from an almost eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). While the specific health issue remains undisclosed, NASA stated the hospitalization was a precautionary measure due to a medical concern. The astronaut’s condition is stable, and the other three crew members are healthy and back at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, preparing to return to Earth after a seven-month mission, captured a stunning nighttime photograph of Cairo, Egypt, and its surrounding areas from the International Space Station. The image, taken with a 50mm lens, showcases the city’s illuminated cityscape, the Nile River, the Nile Delta, and the Mediterranean Sea, offering a breathtaking perspective on the Earth from space.
Sunita Williams, an Indian-origin NASA astronaut, celebrated her 59th birthday aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This was her second birthday in space, with her first celebrated during a 2012 mission. Williams, currently part of the Boeing Crew Flight Test mission, focused her efforts on maintaining the ISS’s life support systems, including replacing filters in the space bathroom. Back on Earth, fans in India celebrated with a special birthday surprise featuring renowned singers.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit, on his fourth trip to the International Space Station (ISS), has shared a stunning photo of London’s night lights shimmering from 250 miles above. Pettit, known for his captivating space photography, continues to capture awe-inspiring views during his six-month mission, promising more captivating images to come.
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has shared a breathtaking time-lapse of Earth from the International Space Station, showcasing vibrant city lights, fishing boat trails, and lightning strikes. However, a mysterious red light caught Dominick’s attention, leaving viewers speculating about its source. Dominick is set to return to Earth soon, but space enthusiasts can look forward to more captivating images from veteran astronaut Don Pettit.