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Earth and Starry Sky

Earth and starry sky photographed from low Earth orbit with space station module at top of frame
This long-exposure photograph of Earth and starry sky was taken during a night pass by the Expedition 52 crew aboard the International Space Station on July 4, 2017. The Japanese Kibo module and part of the station’s solar array are visible at the top.

This long-exposure photograph of Earth and starry sky was taken during a night pass by the Expedition 52 crew aboard the International Space Station on July 4, 2017. The Japanese Kibo module and part of the station’s solar array are visible at the top. Experiments in Kibo focus on space medicine, biology, Earth observations, material production, biotechnology and communications research.

Image Credit: NASA