Astronaut Photo Album
International Space Station crew members are trained to
observe and document dynamic events on the Earth’s surface,
such as hurricanes, forest fires, and volcanic eruptions.
Recently, the Expedition 5 crew witnessed Mt. Etna’s
spectacular eruption.
Over 350,000 astronaut photographs of Earth, complete
with location and description, are available through the
"Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth." Subscribe to the mailing
list. (Full
Story) (11/14/2002)
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