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NASA Astronaut Captures Stunning Star Trails from Space

3/20/2025

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NASA astronaut Don Pettit has mesmerized us with a breathtaking long-exposure photograph taken from the International Space Station during the Crew-9 mission. The image beautifully captures the dance of star trails above Earth, illuminated by flashes of lightning and city lights below, creating a stunning sci-fi spectacle. Collaborating with astrophotographer Babak Tafreshi, Pettit reveals the awe-inspiring beauty of space travel.

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NASA astronaut Don Pettit has mesmerized us with a breathtaking long-exposure photograph taken from the International Space Station during the Crew-9 mission. The image beautifully captures the dance of star trails above Earth, illuminated by flashes of lightning and city lights below, creating a stunning sci-fi spectacle. Collaborating with astrophotographer Babak Tafreshi, Pettit reveals the awe-inspiring beauty of space travel.