Astronaut Photography Collection (page 2)

Hurricane Katia, ISS image
Hurricane Katia photographed my astronaut Mike Fossum on the International Space Station (ISS) on 6th September 2011

Ouarkziz Impact Crater from space
Ouarkziz Impact Crater. Image of the Ouarkziz Impact Crater, Algeria, taken by an astronaut on board the International Space Station

SpaceX Dragon capsule at the ISS C016 / 4215
SpaceX Dragon capsule at the ISS. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the Dragon cargo capsule from SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies)

Pakistan-India at night, ISS image C016 / 4204
Pakistan-India at night. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the western Himalayas (left) with the city lights of northern Pakistan and India (upper right) on the Indo-Gangetic Plain

North-western Europe at night, ISS image C016 / 3892
North-western Europe at night. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the city lights of north-western Europe. North is at left

Italy at night, ISS image C016 / 3891
Italy at night. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the city lights of Italy. North is towards upper right. Sicily is at lower left, below Sardinia and Corsica

Nukuoro Atoll, ISS image C016 / 3885
Nukuoro Atoll. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of Nukuoro Atoll, one of 607 islands that form part of the Federated States of Micronesia

Cloud layers, ISS image C016 / 3872
Cloud layers. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of cloud layers in Earths atmosphere over eastern Brazil. The blue haze is the upper regions of Earths atmosphere

Thunderstorms, space shuttle image C016 / 3867
Thunderstorms. Space shuttle image of multiple thunderstorm cells (lower frame and at upper right) in Earths atmosphere. This view is from the space shuttle Discovery

Hispaniola, ISS image C016 / 3868
Hispaniola. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the island of Hispaniola (foreground) with Cuba extending over the horizon at top. North is at right. Jamaica is at upper left

Moonrise over Earth, ISS image C016 / 3865
Moonrise over Earth. Composite of three images of the Full Moon, obscured and distorted by Earths atmosphere, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS)

Comet Lovejoy from the ISS C013 / 5146
Comet Lovejoy above the Earths limb, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). Comets are icy bodies from the outer solar system that boil and form a bright tail of gas

ISS and star trails, from space C013 / 4895
ISS and star trails. Time exposure image of star trails and the Earth (bottom) taken from the International Space Station (ISS)

Earth and star trails, from space C013 / 4891
Earth and star trails. Time exposure image of star trails and the Earth (bottom) taken from the International Space Station (ISS, part seen at top)

Earth and star trails, from space C013 / 4893
Earth and star trails. Time exposure image of star trails (top) and the Earth taken from the International Space Station (ISS)

Earth and star trails, from space C013 / 4892
Earth and star trails. Time exposure image of star trails and the Earth (bottom) taken from the International Space Station (ISS)

ISS and star trails, from space C013 / 4894
ISS and star trails. Time exposure image of star trails taken from the International Space Station (ISS). This is a composite image of several short exposures combined to give an exposure equivalent

ISS and star trails, from space C013 / 4888
ISS and star trails. Time exposure image of star trails and the Earth (bottom) taken from the International Space Station (ISS)

ISS and star trails, from space C013 / 4889
ISS and star trails. Time exposure image of star trails and the Earth (bottom) taken from the International Space Station (ISS)

ISS and star trails, from space C013 / 4887
ISS and star trails. Time exposure image of star trails and the Earth (bottom) taken from the International Space Station (ISS)

ISS and star trails, from space C013 / 4890
ISS and star trails. Time exposure image of star trails and the Earth (bottom) taken from the International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut performing a spacewalk
Astronaut performing a space walk. Composite image of an astronaut performing a space walk, or extra-vehicular activity (EVA), during the STS-115 mission. The Earth is seen in the background

Astronaut self-portrait, composite image
Astronaut self-portrait. Composite image of an astronaut taking a picture of himself whilst performing a space walk, or extra-vehicular activity (EVA), during a space shuttle mission

Eye of Hurricane Dean, 18 August 2007
Eye of Hurricane Dean. Clouds swirling around the eye of Hurricane Dean over the Caribbean at noon local time on 18 August 2007

Himalaya mountain range, shuttle image
Himalaya mountain range. Space shuttle image of the Great Himalayas taken when the Shuttle was over Kolkata (formally Calcutta), India, looking northwest over Nepal

Al Wadj Bank, Red Sea, from space
Al Wadj Bank, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, from space. This is a coral reef system that includes islands (brown), seagrass meadows (dark green) and sand plains (beige)

Sikhote-Alin meteorite site (centre) seen from space. The Sikhote-Alin meteorite fell at around 10.30am on 12th February 1947, in the Sikhote-Alin Mountains, Siberia, Russia

Atlantic Ocean, ISS image
Atlantic Ocean. International Space Station (ISS) image of clouds over the Atlantic Ocean. Image taken by an expedition 7 crew member on 4th October 2003

Gosses Bluff crater, Australia
Gosses Bluff crater, seen from spaces. This impact crater is 160 kilometres to the west of Alice Springs, Australia. It is seen between two mountain ranges

Aorounga Crater, Chad, satellite image
Aorounga Crater, satellite image. This impact crater is in the Sahara Desert, in Chad. It is one of the best-preserved impact structures in the world

North Africa at night, ISS image
North Africa at night. International Space Station (ISS) image of Egypt (centre) and the Sinai Peninsula (bottom right) at night. The Mediterranean Sea is across top

Sunset from Earth orbit, seen from the International Space Station (ISS). The glow of the setting Sun is lighting up the atmosphere (blue)

Hurricane Emily, ISS image
Hurricane Emily. International Space Station (ISS) image of Hurricane Emily (eye at lower centre) passing over the southern Gulf of Mexico on 16 July 2005

International Space Station, 2011

ISS solar array. Airglow above the Earths horizon seen behind an array of solar panels on the International Space Station. Image taken by an Expedition 17 crewmember on 4th August 2008

Noctilucent clouds, ISS image
Noctilucent clouds. International Space Station (ISS) image of the limb of the Earth, showing noctilucent clouds (polar mesospheric clouds, across top) in the upper atmosphere

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in Earth orbit. Image taken from space shuttle Atlantis during mission STS-125, the fifth and final servicing mission to the HST

Pacific Ocean from space, ISS image. This image was taken from the International Space Station (ISS) as it orbited some 378 kilometres above the Earth

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"Astronaut Photography: Capturing the Beauty and Wonder of Earth from Space" Witnessing a breathtaking moment in history, Apollo 8 astronauts capture the iconic 'Earthrise over Moon' image, forever changing our perspective on our home planet. From thousands of miles above, UK shines brightly at night as seen through the lens of an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS), showcasing the mesmerizing glow of urban lights. In 2008, a stunning photograph taken from the ISS reveals its majestic presence against the backdrop of Earth's vastness – a testament to human ingenuity and collaboration. Pioneering space explorer Alexei Leonov takes humanity's first daring steps outside his spacecraft during a historic spacewalk in 1965, capturing an awe-inspiring view that transcends boundaries. The powerful Hurricane Epsilon swirls ominously below as viewed from the ISS - a reminder of nature's might and resilience witnessed by those who venture beyond our atmosphere. Dancing curtains of vibrant colors paint across Earth's sky as captured by astronauts aboard the ISS, offering us glimpses into one of nature's most enchanting spectacles – auroras. In 1984, an astronaut donning a manned maneuvering unit embarks on an extraordinary spacewalk, capturing both bravery and beauty in this remarkable photograph. Italy sparkles like scattered jewels against darkness when observed from space; an ethereal sight that showcases human civilization blending harmoniously with natural landscapes. The International Space Station floats gracefully amidst infinite cosmic expanse in 2010 - symbolizing unity among nations while serving as humanity’s gateway to exploration beyond our world. Aerial artistry unfolds before our eyes as we witness NASA’s captivating image revealing The Great Lakes' immense beauty and their vital role within Earth’s delicate ecosystem.