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Jul 2, 2024 · Astrophotographer Miguel Claro caught the International Space Station as it crossed in front of the sun, making for a truly epic time-lapse photo.
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Jun 19, 2012 · The International Space Station, ISS, passes over the Bay of Biscay and Southern France, as viewed from my roof in Cheshire in the north-west of England (19th June 2012).
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May 17, 2016 · Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) see the world at night on every orbit — that’s 16 times each crew day. An astronaut took this broad, short-lens photograph of Earth’s night lights while looking out over the remote reaches of the central equatorial Pacific Ocean.
Sep 27, 2023 · Expedition crew members and external station cameras take pictures of the Earth at all hours of the day capturing our planet’s beauty and nature’s devastation. From glittering cities at night, desert oases, active volcanoes, to storms churning above the oceans, the orbital residents have an awe-inspiring view of the many colors and textures ...
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- Retirement of The International Space Station
The International Space Station (ISS) has been orbiting our planet since 1998. From most locations on Earth – assuming you have clear night skies – you can see the ISS for yourself. It looks like a bright star, moving quickly from horizon to horizon. But how do you know whento see the ISS pass overhead from your location? NASA has a great tool to h...
Spot the Station will tell you which direction to look for the ISS in your night sky. If you’re not sure about your directions, just note where the sun sets. You know it sets generally westward. So from there, you can easily find the direction where the station will appear (for example, in the southwest or northwest). Via NASA’s service, the height...
The first module of the ISS was launched into space in 1998. The initial construction of the station took about two years to complete. Human occupation of the station began on November 2, 2000. And since that time, the ISS has been continuously occupied. The ISS serves as both an orbiting laboratory and a port for international spacecraft. It orbit...
The ISS can’t continue forever, and plans are already in place for its retirement. The station will be de-orbited and crashed into the Pacific as early as 2031. So use this guide and make the most of the ISS while it’s still in our skies! Enjoying EarthSky? Sign up for our free daily newsletter today! Bottom line: Learn how to spot the Internationa...
1 day ago · Feltman: Matthew Dominick just wants to give us all a little bit of space. As the commander and flight engineer of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission, he’s had loads of technical duties to attend to ...
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Watch the International Space Station pass overhead! It is the third brightest object in the sky and easy to spot if you know when to look up. NASA’s Spot the Station mobile application and website make knowing when to see it easy.
