Stunning Earth Day time-lapse captures aurora glow
NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers has shared a mesmerizing view of an aurora on Earth Day. Ayers, who arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on her first orbital mission last…
Space station meets aurora in this stunning time-lapse video
In his final days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared a time-lapse video (below) showing the orbital outpost flying above cities at night before…
Astronaut’s jaw-dropping photo shows a different kind of ‘aurora’
Forget seeing the Great Wall of China from space. Everyone now knows that that’s a falsehood — unless, of course, you have an astronaut peering through a high-powered lens. But…
Watch this surreal aurora footage captured from the space station
One of the highlights for astronauts who spend time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is the chance to enjoy breathtaking aurora from some 250 miles above Earth. The space…
Astronaut’s first photo of 2025 is a real stunner
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has started 2025 as he means to go on, with a stunning Earth photo that he described as a “New Year’s light show.” Pettit captured the…
Watch this stunning aurora unfold from 257 miles above Earth
Stunning footage from the International Space Station (ISS) shows a glorious-looking aurora shimmering above our planet. Captured last month and shared by the ISS on X over the weekend, the…
Astronaut enjoys out-of-this-world view from his bedroom window
A NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has posted a beautiful image showing an aurora over Earth. Matthew Dominick has been aboard the ISS since March and is…
Mesmerizing ISS time-lapse shows aurora, satellites, stars, and a meteor
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has shared an amazing time-lapse (below) that he captured from the International Space Station (ISS) showing an aurora, satellites, stars, and a meteor. “Night time-lapse just…
Watch the Starliner spacecraft star in its own aurora video
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner launched successfully atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket on June 5, safely delivering NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station…
Recent Solar Outbursts Trigger Dramatic Auroras on Mars
A recent outburst from the Sun sent a strong blast of charged particles and radiation towards Mars, allowing scientists to get a rare glimpse at how these events unfold on…