US NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and his colleagues captured some breathtaking images of the Earth during their lengthy stay aboard the International Space Station.
Elements of the International Space Station frame this picture of Earth taken by the Expedition 46 crew on January 31, 2016.
Sunset on Earth as seen from orbit.
Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 46 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo of New York City from the International Space Station on Twitter with the caption, "My cosmonaut colleague Oleg Kononenko took this incredible picture of #NYC last night."
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly took this majestic image of the Earth at night highlighting the green and red hues of an aurora.
The Bahamas taken from the International Space Station on Twitter on July 19, 2015 with the caption, "#Bahamas, the strokes of your watercolors are always a refreshing sight."
Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo to Twitter on August 9, 2015 with the caption, "Day 135. #MilkyWay. You're old, dusty, gassy and warped. But beautiful. Good night from @space_station!"
This Night Earth Observation of an Aurora Borealis, captured by NASA astronaut Scott Kelly from aboard the ISS.
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station took this Earth observation photo from the ISS cupola that provides a 360 degree view. He tweeted this image with the comment: "The view out my window."
Night Earth observation of Japan. Image was taken by Expedition 44 crewmember Scott Kelly, with a Soyuz Spacecraft connected to the Mini Research Module 1 (MRM1), and a Progress Spacecraft visible
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, on board the International Space Station, took this picture of the Himalayas on August 7, 2015.
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted this image taken from aboard the ISS as part of his Space Geo trivia contest. July 31, 2015.
Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo of Spain taken from the International Space Station on Instagram with the caption, "Color palette of the #Spanish coast is an appealing morning view. #GoodMorning from @ISS!"
Hurricane Danny as seen from the International Space Station, as it traversed the Caribbean Sea headed for Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba.
Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo of Australia taken from the International Space Station on Twitter with the caption, "#EarthArt A single pass over the #Australian continent."
Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo of Australia taken from the International Space Station on Twitter with the caption, "#EarthArt A single pass over the #Australian continent."
Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo taken from the International Space Station on Twitter on August 10, 2015 with the caption, "#GoodMorning to those in the western #USA. Looks like there's a lot going on down there."
Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo of an aurora taken from the International Space Station on Instagram with the caption, "Day 154. #Aurora's purple glow adds mystery to the nightscape. Good night from @ISS!"
