By Sakshi Sah
Published Dec 14, 2024

Hindustan Times
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Astronauts’ stunning views of Earth from space

Earth is the only known planet in our solar system with life.

From space, astronauts witness Earth in its full beauty.

The view from space reveals the planet’s curves and stunning colour contrasts.

NASA astronauts often capture Earth’s blue oceans, white clouds, and green continents, which are visible from space due to the atmosphere's reflection of sunlight.

Astronauts can see the Earth's day and night cycle clearly from space.

From space, astronauts can observe large weather systems such as hurricanes and storms.

These events look peaceful from afar but can be intense up close.

The ISS orbits Earth, providing astronauts with unique perspectives of our planet every 90 minutes, allowing for multiple views of Earth daily.

Astronauts’ views of Earth from space offer a stunning reminder of the planet's beauty.

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