Tag: Space Photography
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Milky Way Glow Over Egypt’s Black Desert: Summer Triangle Above the Night Sky
The Night Sky Over the Black Desert Under a pristine desert night, the sky becomes a vast canvas for stargazers. In the latest striking take, an astrophotographer named Osama Fathi reveals a luminous view where the Milky Way unfurls its glow along the horizon, while a bright trio of stars known as the Summer Triangle…
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Astronaut Captures Stunning ISS Sunset: Photo of the Day (Jan. 27, 2026)
Overview: A Sunset Seen From Above Earth On January 27, 2026, astronauts aboard the International Space Station shared a remarkable view: a sunset seen not from the ground, but from orbit, where the Sun dips behind the curved limb of our planet. This image, selected as a “photo of the day,” highlights the unique perspective…
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Astronaut Witnesses Earth’s Sunset from Space: Photo of the Day (Jan. 27, 2026)
Overview: A Sunset that Defies the Horizon On January 2026, astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured a remarkable moment: a sunset viewed from space that frames Earth as a blue marble curving beneath a sunlit veil. This photo of the day highlights how, from the microgravity perspective of the ISS, the sun sets not…
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ISS Astronaut Captures Artemis 2 Moon Rocket from Space: A Historic View
Overview: A Moment in Space History In a historic snapshot from orbit, an International Space Station (ISS) astronaut captured what may become one of the defining images of NASA’s Artemis program: the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket on the launch pad, prepared for Artemis 2. This mission, the first crewed test flight in the Artemis…
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From Space, a Clear Shot: Artemis 2’s SLS Rocket on the Launch Pad
Overview: A Space-Based View of Artemis 2 In a remarkable moment for space exploration, an American astronaut currently aboard a crewed spaceflight captured a photo of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)—the rocket designed for Artemis 2, the agency’s first crewed lunar mission in more than five decades. The image shows the towering rocket on its…
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A Satellite View of Greenland’s Snow-Capped Peaks: Photo of the Day January 14, 2026
Overview: A Glimpse of Greenland from Space On January 14, 2026, a satellite captured a pristine view of Greenland’s snow-dusted peaks, offering more than a postcard-worthy snapshot. The image, released as the day’s photo of the day, highlights how Greenland’s mountainous terrain sits at the crossroads of climate, weather, and ice dynamics. From space, the…
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Airglow, dwarf galaxy and the ISS: Photo of the Day captures a luminous frontier
Introduction: A luminous glimpse from space On January 13, 2026, the Photo of the Day from the International Space Station (ISS) offered a rare, luminous view: a vivid airglow painting the night over Earth while a distant dwarf galaxy glimmers in the background. This image, snapped by astronauts orbiting our planet, underscores how orbital vantage…
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ISS Spies Airglow and Dwarf Galaxy: Photo of the Day for January 13, 2026
Introduction: A Night Sky Reframed from the ISS The night sky looks different when viewed from orbit. On January 13, 2026, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) shared a compelling glimpse into two celestial phenomena: airglow lighting up Earth’s upper atmosphere and a distant dwarf galaxy tucked in the constellation of our cosmic neighborhood.…
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ISS Astronauts Capture Airglow and Dwarf Galaxy: Photo of the Day (Jan 13, 2026)
Overview: A Night Spirit Brightens the Earth’s Rim On January 13, 2026, viewers around the world woke to a striking image from the International Space Station (ISS): a dramatic display of airglow over our planet paired with a rare glimpse of a nearby dwarf galaxy. This “photo of the day” reminds us how living in…
