Astronaut Beams Incredible Imagery Back to Earth
View of the galaxy? Check. Earth’s moody atmosphere? Check. Sci-fi-like view of the International Space Station? Check. Yep, that’s a damn fine picture from astronaut Scott Kelly. [Scott Kelly]
View of the galaxy? Check. Earth’s moody atmosphere? Check. Sci-fi-like view of the International Space Station? Check. Yep, that’s a damn fine picture from astronaut Scott Kelly. [Scott Kelly]
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