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Supermoon Sinking
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The Supermoon appears to be sinking into the atmosphere. The image was taken by André Kuipers from aboard the ISS on May 5, 2012.
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Flattened Moonbeams
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Flattened moonbeams appear to look like liquid in this image of the supermoon. The image was taken by André Kuipers from aboard the ISS on May 5, 2012.
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Supermoon Glowing in Night Sky
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A supermoon occurs when the full moon is seen at the shortest distance from Earth. The image was taken by André Kuipers from aboard the ISS on May 5, 2012.
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View of Mediterranean Sea
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European astronaut André Kuipers captured this photo of the Mediterranean Sea from the International Space Station on Jan. 4, 2012. Greece is visible on the left, with the continent of Africa located on the right.
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View of Australian Outback
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The colorful geological structures of the Australian Outback were captured by astronaut André Kuipers on Jan. 26, 2012.
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Moonrise
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Astronaut André Kuipers snapped this spectacular image of Earth and the moon from the International Space Station on Jan. 8, 2012.
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Naples at Night
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Astronaut André Kuipers snapped this photo of the city of Naples in Italy on April 1, 2012. Mount Vesuvius is visible as the ominous black hole near the center of the image.
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The Coast of North Africa and the Mediterranean Sea
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This stunning picture of the coast of North Africa and the Mediterranean Sea was taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers from the International Space Station on Dec. 31, 2011.
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The Amazon Rainforest
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European spaceflyer André Kuipers took this picture of the Amazon rainforest in South America to show how rapidly it is disappearing. The image was taken on March 21, 2012.
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The Fertile Nile
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André Kuipers captured this incredible view of the Nile River in northeastern Africa on March 10, 2012.
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The Russian East Coast: Kamchatka Peninsula
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Astronaut André Kuipers spied the east coast of Russia from the space station on March 11, 2012.
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Blue Sky and Supermoon
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The blue colours of our atmosphere are a beautiful contrast with the supermoon. The image was taken by André Kuipers from aboard the ISS on May 5, 2012.
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Beautiful Wave Patterns off Lake Erie Near Canada
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Dutch astronaut André Kuipers caught this view of stunningly beautiful wave patterns on the Canadian side of Lake Erie on March 11, 2012.
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Lights Infiltration in the Alps
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The infiltration of lights in the Alps mountain range in Europe was seen by astronaut André Kuipers from the International Space Station on Feb. 12, 2012.
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Saharan Sand Crossing the Atlantic
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European astronaut André Kuipers captured sand from the Sahara Desert in Africa crossing the Atlantic Ocean on March 21, 2012.
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Mysterious Geological Structure in Mauritania
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Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers snapped this photo of a mysterious geological structure in Mauritania from the International Space Station on March 7, 2012.
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Milky Way and Aurora Australis
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The ghostly glow of the Milky Way and the Southern Lights (also known as the aurora australis) are featured in this photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers on March 1, 2012.
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North Island, New Zealand
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This shot of the north island of New Zealand was taken by astronaut André Kuipers on Feb. 23, 2012 from the International Space Station. Two different Russian spacecraft can be also be seen in the foreground.
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Northern Europe
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The lights of northern Europe shine bright in this photo taken by André Kuipers on Feb. 22, 2012. France, Belgium, Germany, the U.K. and Denmark can all be seen in this image. The Northern lights, or the aurora borealis, are also visible on the right.
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Southern Lights
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Astronaut André Kuipers snapped this photo of the Southern Lights between Antarctica and Australia on March 10, 2012.
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The Islands of French Polynesia
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The islands of French Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean take center stage in this photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers on Feb. 28, 2012.
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Astronaut's View of Philippines
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Space station resident André Kuipers snapped this picture of the Philippines in southeast Asia on Jan. 1, 2012.
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"Veins" in the Somalian Desert
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André Kuipers spotted these intriguing "veins" in the Somalian desert in Africa on Jan. 22, 2012 from the International Space Station.
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Cape of Good Hope from Space
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Dutch astronaut André Kuipers shared this photo of the Cape of Good Hope at the southernmost point of Africa on the Atlantic coast. The photo of the famous rocky headland was taken on Jan. 14, 2012.
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Inside of the Dragon Module
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Interior view of the dragon module. SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Soyuz Reflected in one of Dragon's Solar Panels
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SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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The Gate to the Dragon's Lair
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SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Dragon's Golden Gate
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SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Teamwork in the Cupola During Dragon Approach
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SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Dragon Spacecraft Berthing ISS
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SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Maneuvering Dragon to the Docking Port
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SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Approach to 10 Metres
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SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Dragon Over the Rocky Mountains
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SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Monitoring Dragon's Approach
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SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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The Target for the Final Maneuver
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The Dragon spacecraft identifies the ISS. SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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SpaceX Dragon Attaches to the ISS
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SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Solar Panels Reflect Light in Space
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Astronaut Andre Kuipers took this image of solar panels glinting in space. The image was taken June 8, 2012.
