NASA, International Space Station and astronaut Don Pettit

NASA astronaut snaps photo of 'totally amazing' comet from space station
One of the many advantages of being in space is having a front-row seat to the most anticipated cosmic events.
A NASA astronaut may have just taken the best photo from space—ever
Pettit is now in the midst of his third stint on the International Space Station, and the decade he had to prepare for his current stay in orbit was put to good use. Accordingly, he is well stocked on cameras, lenses, and plans to make the most of six months in space to observe the planets and heavens from an incredible vantage point.
NASA Astronaut Captures LA’s Blazing Wildfires From Space
NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared two striking images of the Los Angeles wildfires, taken from the International Space Station (ISS). These devastating fires erupted in the hills of Los Angeles County earlier that month,
NASA Astronaut Tracy Dyson just came back from space. Hear what she has to say.
Dyson will speak at a free public lecture on Wednesday at UC Irvine. Between three missions, she has logged over one year of time living in space.
NASA astronauts stuck on International Space Station say they 'don't feel like castaways'
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams originally planned to go to space for just eight days but got stuck on the ISS when their Boeing Starliner spacecraft started experiencing problems.
Astronaut Set to Patch NASA’s X-ray Telescope Aboard Space Station
NASA astronaut Nick Hague will install patches to the agency’s NICER (Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer) X-ray telescope on the International Space Station as part of a spacewalk scheduled for Jan.
The Northern Lights Look Spectacular From Space — See for Yourself Thanks to This NASA Astronaut's Video
Ever wonder what the northern lights look like from space? Thanks to NASA astronaut Don Pettit, you can see for yourself.
Astronaut shares stunning photo from space
He used long exposure camera techniques to capture a jaw-dropping image from 257 miles up on the International Space Station. The post Astronaut shares stunning photo from space appeared first on Talker.
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Space mysteries: How does the ISS stay in orbit without falling to Earth?
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International Space Station may be visible in New Hampshire skies
If you can brave the cold air, there's a great opportunity to view the International Space Station as it passes over New ...
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This May Be The Best Photo Ever Taken From The International Space Station
Astronaut Don Pettit has taken one of the most incredible astrophotography pictures ever, and possibly the best taken by ...
‘When The Stars Gossip’: 12 Fun Facts About Space Based On The K-Drama
The Netflix K-drama 'When the Stars Gossip' might have you asking questions about space travel, microgravity and what it's ...
Researchers build a 3D printer optimized for space applications
Researchers from the University of Glasgow built a 3D printer that can work in zero gravity and the vacuum of space.
Axiom proposes Taiwan's semi giants to manufacture chips in space
Axiom Space is a Houston-based firm that runs end-to-end missions to the International Space Station. It recently visited ...
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Death of International Space Station 'leaves Earth vulnerable to alien invasion'
When the International Space Station is decommissioned and plummets into the Pacific Ocean in 2031, Earth will be vulnerable ...
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Time-Lapse Of Progress Cargo Spacecraft Docking With Space Station
The Russian Progress MS-28 freighter docked with the International Space Station. It is carrying nearly three tons of food, ...