Kategorie: image

Space Station Flyover of the Mediterranean

Space Station Flyover of the Mediterranean Expedition 46 flight engineer Tim Peake of the European Space Agency (ESA) shared this stunning nighttime photograph with his social media followers on Jan. 25, 2016, writing, „Beautiful night pass over Italy, Alps and Mediterranean.“ via NASA http://ift.tt/201CFPP

Blizzard Bears Down on U.S. East Coast

Blizzard Bears Down on U.S. East Coast NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite snapped this image of the blizzard approaching the U.S. East coast around 2:35 a.m. EST on Jan. 22, 2016 using the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument’s Day-Night band. via NASA http://ift.tt/1NpA4CQ

Major Winter Storm Headed For Eastern U.S.

Major Winter Storm Headed For Eastern U.S. NASA and NOAA satellites are tracking a large winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snowfall to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region on Jan. 22 and 23. Data from NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP and NOAA’s GOES-East satellite were used to create images and an animation of the movement of the powerful storm. via NASA http://ift.tt/1PqWTr2

Aurora and the Pacific Northwest

Aurora and the Pacific Northwest NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and ESA astronaut Tim Peake shared a series of aurora photographs taken from the International Space Station on Jan. 20, 2016. Kelly wrote, „#goodmorning #aurora and the Pacific Northwest! #YearInSpace“ and Peakefollowed up with, „Getting a photo masterclass from @StationCDRKelly – magical #aurora“ via NASA http://ift.tt/1lvCOYX

First Flower Grown in Space Station’s Veggie Facility

First Flower Grown in Space Station’s Veggie Facility On Jan. 16, 2016, Expedition 46 Commander Scott Kelly shared photographs of a blooming zinnia flower in the Veggie plant growth system aboard the International Space Station. Kelly wrote, „Yes, there are other life forms in space! #SpaceFlower #YearInSpace“ via NASA http://ift.tt/1PDkPbc