Auroras are beautiful lights seen near the North and South Poles. If you are near the North Pole, the lights are called aurora borealis or Northern Lights.
Astronaut Don Pettit has taken one of the most incredible astrophotography pictures ever, and possibly the best taken by humans from the International Space Station (ISS). The latest composition is a visual symphony of cosmic,
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) frequently share extraordinary pictures and videos taken from outer space, presenting a perspective view of Earth and natural phenomena. Recently, an astronaut at NASA, Don Pettit, made one such viral ...
Pettit is now in the midst of his third stint on the International Space Station, and the decade he had to prepare for his current stay in orbit was put to good use. Accordingly, he is well stocked on cameras, lenses, and plans to make the most of six months in space to observe the planets and heavens from an incredible vantage point.
Watch NASA astronaut Don Pettit's breathtaking video of the aurora from the International Space Station, showcasing nature's incredible light display. The stunning footage has captured the attention of thousands on social media!
NASA astronaut Don Pettit is currently on his third stay on the International Space Station where he works with other astronauts to conduct experiments and maintain the celestial outpost. But in his spare time,
NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared two striking images of the Los Angeles wildfires, taken from the International Space Station (ISS). These devastating fires erupted in the hills of Los Angeles County earlier that month,
Hawthorne Elementary kids in Boise will get a chance to sit down with an astronaut on the ISS and ask questions about space.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit continues to give us great views of Earth from the ISS, this time beaming home video of green auroras shimmering over bright city lights.
NASA astronaut Donald Pettit recently posted a video from the ISS, capturing vivid auroras as seen from space. This phenomenon occurs when solar winds interact with the Earth's atmosphere, highlighting the beauty of these natural displays.
One of the many advantages of being in space is having a front-row seat to the most anticipated cosmic events.
In the must-see video above, NASA astronaut Don Pettit had a rather privileged view of the northern lights recently, posting on X footage from aboard the International Space Station as it soared over an “intensely green” display.