{"id":22687,"date":"2014-12-05T23:01:45","date_gmt":"2014-12-05T15:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=22687"},"modified":"2023-09-13T16:25:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T08:25:41","slug":"photos-astronaut-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/photos-astronaut-space\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Amazing Photos Taken From Space by Astronauts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Remember when the term \u2018selfie\u2019 became a buzzword in 2013? Around the same time, astronaut <strong>Mike Hopkins\u2019 space selfie<\/strong> gained its own kind of fame. Although it wasn\u2019t the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Space_selfie\">first-ever space selfie<\/a>, it was certainly one of the most memorable.<\/p>\n<p>This selfie was more than just a photo; it provided a rare glimpse of Earth from space and showcased the risks astronauts take to capture such moments. But <strong>space selfies are just the tip of the iceberg<\/strong>. Astronauts like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/astro_reid\">Reid Wiseman<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Cmdr_Hadfield\">Chris Hadfield<\/a> regularly share breathtaking photos from space on social media.<\/p>\n<p>So, we\u2019ve curated a collection of <strong>20 awe-inspiring photos taken by astronauts<\/strong>, complete with the stories behind them. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/earth-horizon-wallpapers\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Earth View Wallpapers\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Earth View Wallpapers<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/earth-horizon-wallpapers.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-22027 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/earth-horizon-wallpapers.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Earth View Wallpapers<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSpace is something wonderous isn't it? And with the possibility of space travel being made commercial in the...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Photo #1: The Moon\u2019s Grand Exit<\/h3>\n<p>The Sun isn\u2019t the only celestial body that rises and sets. The Moon does too, as captured in this photo. This phenomenon is known as Moonset.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/moonset.jpg\" alt=\"Moonset as seen from space\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/technology\/picture-galleries\/9202815\/Andre-Kuipers-space-station-astronaut-sends-pictures-to-Earth-via-Twitter.html?frame=2192579\">Andr\u00e9 Kuipers<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #2: The Supermoon of 2014<\/h3>\n<p>Missed the Supermoon on August 13, 2014? Don\u2019t worry, American astronaut Reid Wiseman has you covered with this stunning photo.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/supermoon.jpg\" alt=\"Supermoon captured from space\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtimes.com\/pulse\/nasa-astronaut-reid-wiseman-ridiculously-good-taking-photos-space-1668706\">Reid Wiseman<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #3: Sunset Over the Indian Ocean<\/h3>\n<p>Witness the Sun setting over the Indian Ocean, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS).<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/sunset.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset over the Indian Ocean from the ISS\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/earthobservatory.nasa.gov\/images\/44267\/sunset-from-the-international-space-station\">Earth Observatory<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #4: The New Moon Over the Pacific<\/h3>\n<p>Catch a glimpse of the New Moon over the southeast Pacific Ocean. Notice the thin crescent at the bottom where the Moon reflects sunlight.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/newmoon.jpg\" alt=\"New Moon over the southeast Pacific Ocean\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/eol.jsc.nasa.gov\/SearchPhotos\/photo.pl?mission=ISS028&roll=E&frame=20073\">NASA Johnson Space Center<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #5: The Stark Contrast Between North and South Korea<\/h3>\n<p>This photo starkly illustrates the differences between North and South Korea. South Korea is ablaze with city lights on the right, while North Korea remains in darkness. A brighter spot indicates the location of Pyongyang.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/korea.jpg\" alt=\"Contrast between North and South Korea\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gsfc\/14214097408\/in\/set-72157644716817288\">NASA Earth Observatory<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #6: The Aurora Borealis from Space<\/h3>\n<p>The Aurora Borealis is already a mesmerizing sight from Earth. Imagine its splendor when viewed from space! This photo was taken from the ISS over the eastern North Atlantic, featuring city lights from the UK and Ireland.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/aurora-borealis.jpg\" alt=\"Aurora Borealis over the eastern North Atlantic\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nasamarshall\/7045389347\/in\/set-72157645507761848\">NASA<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #7: Rocket Attacks Over Israel and Gaza<\/h3>\n<p>This night view might look like a regular cityscape until you notice bursts of light, which are actually rocket attacks over Israel and Gaza. The photo was taken by German astronaut Alexander Gerst.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/israelgaza.jpg\" alt=\"Rocket attacks over Israel and Gaza\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Astro_Alex\/status\/492003157531451392\">Alexander Gerst<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #8: Dubai\u2019s Nighttime Splendor<\/h3>\n<p>Dubai\u2019s nighttime landscape is a favorite subject among astronauts, and it\u2019s easy to see why. The man-made Palm Island is visible at the top left corner.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> Earth Observatory<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/dubai.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai's nighttime landscape from space\" width=\"600\" height=\"389\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Photo #9: Bolivia\u2019s Golden River<\/h3>\n<p>This winding river in Bolivia appears like a golden thread due to the reflection of sunlight. The Sun is situated off to the right, illuminating the river.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/meanderriver.jpg\" alt=\"Winding river in Bolivia illuminated by sunlight\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> Chris Hadfield<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #10: Mount Vesuvius from Above<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s how Mount Vesuvius in the Gulf of Naples, Italy, appears from space. It\u2019s unsettling to see how closely towns and cities are situated around this active volcano.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/vesuvius.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Vesuvius and surrounding areas from space\" width=\"600\" height=\"905\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/slate.com\/technology\/2013\/05\/photo-gallery-astronaut-chris-hadfields-top-15-pictures-from-space.html\">Chris Hadfield<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #11: Japan\u2019s Majestic Mount Fuji<\/h3>\n<p>Astronauts also capture stunning images of mountains, like this one of Mount Fuji, Japan\u2019s highest peak.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/fuji.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain, from space\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> Earth Observatory<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #12: Life Blooms in the Ocean<\/h3>\n<p>This photo captures the growth of phytoplankton, a plant-like organism, off the coasts of Oregon and Washington. The milky green trail is a sign of life flourishing in the ocean.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/phytoplankton.jpg\" alt=\"Phytoplankton bloom off the coasts of Oregon and Washington\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/earthobservatory.nasa.gov\/images\/84095\/phytoplankton-bloom-off-the-pacific-northwest\">Earth Observatory<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #13: Hawke Bay, New Zealand\u2019s Oceanic Beauty<\/h3>\n<p>The ocean always looks stunning from above, as evidenced by this part of Hawke Bay in New Zealand.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/hawkebay.jpg\" alt=\"Hawke Bay, New Zealand from space\" width=\"600\" height=\"392\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Astro_Alex\/status\/499312561213689857\/photo\/1\">Alexander Gerst<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #14: Typhoon Haiyan Engulfs the Philippines<\/h3>\n<p>Remember Typhoon Haiyan? This is how it appeared from space-a massive swirl of clouds engulfing the Philippines.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/haiyan.jpg\" alt=\"Typhoon Haiyan over the Philippines\" width=\"600\" height=\"789\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/earthobservatory.nasa.gov\/images\/82348\/super-typhoon-haiyan-surges-across-the-philippines\">Earth Observatory<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #15: Lightning Flashes Over West Africa<\/h3>\n<p>From space, lightning flashes appear even brighter than city lights. This photo captures such a moment over West Africa.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/lightining.jpg\" alt=\"Lightning over West Africa from space\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> Andr\u00e9 Kuipers<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #16: The Eye of Sahara, Mauritania<\/h3>\n<p>Also known as the Richat Structure in Mauritania, the \u2018Eye of Sahara\u2019 is a landmark for astronauts.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/mauritania.jpg\" alt=\"The Eye of Sahara in Mauritania\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/qz.com\/288018\/astronaut-chris-hadfield-took-45000-jaw-dropping-photos-from-space-here-are-some-of-the-best\/\">Chris Hadfield<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #17: The Grandeur of the Great Barrier Reef<\/h3>\n<p>The Great Barrier Reef truly lives up to its name, as seen in this section off the east coast of Australia.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/greatbarrierreef.jpg\" alt=\"The Great Barrier Reef off the east coast of Australia\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> Douglas Wheelock<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #18: A Glimpse Beyond Earth<\/h3>\n<p>Astronauts occasionally turn their gaze away from Earth, and the view is equally magnificent. Here, the ATV fires its boosters to adjust the ISS\u2019s orbit.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/stars.jpg\" alt=\"ATV firing its boosters among the stars\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/technology\/picture-galleries\/9202815\/Andre-Kuipers-space-station-astronaut-sends-pictures-to-Earth-via-Twitter.html?frame=2192576\">Andr\u00e9 Kuipers<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #19: Spacewalk Maintenance on the ISS<\/h3>\n<p>Astronauts also capture moments during spacewalks, especially when performing maintenance on the ISS.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/spacewalk.jpg\" alt=\"Spacewalk maintenance on the ISS\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/2014\/10\/wired-space-photo-day-october-2014\/#slide-id-1590625\">Alexander Gerst<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3>Photo #20: Star Trails Captured in Long Exposure<\/h3>\n<p>Astronaut Don Pettit used long exposure to create this mesmerizing photo of star trails.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/photos-astronaut-space\/startrails.jpg\" alt=\"Long-exposure photo of star trails\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lovethesepics.com\/2012\/06\/stunning-star-trails-from-space-incredible-iss-astronaut-photography-27-pics-2-vids\/\">Don Pettit<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remember when the term \u2018selfie\u2019 became a buzzword in 2013? 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