The Turks and Caicos islands seen from 258 miles above Earth as the International Space Station orbited above the region.

Turks and Caicos Islands From 258 Miles Above

While only eight are inhabited, the Turks and Caicos are home to 40 different islands and cays. As the International Space Station orbited 258 miles above the region, United Arab Emirates astronaut and Expedition 69 crew member Sultan Alneyadi captured this photo of Cockburn Town (the Capital of Turks and Caicos Islands), Salt Cay

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Turks and Caicos Islands From 258 Miles Above