It’s characterized by the release of infrared radiation from excited hydroxyl (OH) molecules and can be seen lining Earth as a brownish color in Pettit’s image. With the ISS experiencing 16 ...

Other notable images from Pettit’s current ISS mission include one showing a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft hurtling back to Earth, and another showing the bright glow of an aurora above Earth.

The International Space Station (ISS) has once again served as a window into the universe and a hub for groundbreaking research this year. NASA's latest collection of best science images of 2024 ...

An astronaut onboard the International Space Station (ISS ... In the image, the comet's streaming tail makes it look like it is moving beyond Earth's horizon. The tail is made of gas and dust ...