International Space Station trail

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International Space Station trail

International Space Station (ISS), time-exposure image. The trail of the ISS as it crosses the sky is seen at upper left. The ISS orbits at an altitude of around 360 kilometres, and takes about 92 minutes to complete one orbit of Earth. From Earth, the ISS has a visual magnitude around -1, almost as bright as Sirius, the brightest star. This brightness is due to the high reflectivity of the stations extensive solar panel array. Photographed from Starhome Observatory, Springville, California, USA

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This breathtaking print captures the mesmerizing trail of the International Space Station (ISS) as it gracefully crosses the night sky. Taken from Starhome Observatory in Springville, California, USA, this time-exposure image showcases the ISS orbiting at an altitude of approximately 360 kilometers above Earth's surface. The ISS completes one full orbit around our planet every 92 minutes, and its brilliance is comparable to that of Sirius, the brightest star in our night sky. This remarkable luminosity is a result of the station's extensive solar panel array, which reflects sunlight with incredible intensity. As darkness falls over North America and twilight paints a picturesque backdrop on the horizon, this photograph reveals a stunning starry landscape. The path of the ISS cuts through this celestial canvas like a shooting star streaking across space. In this scene, we witness humanity's triumph in manned spaceflight as we gaze upon this marvel of engineering and exploration. The International Space Station stands as a symbol of international collaboration and scientific progress. With its presence overhead during those serene evening hours, it serves as a reminder that even amidst vast distances and infinite possibilities beyond our atmosphere lies an enduring connection between us all – united by our shared curiosity about what lies beyond.

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