Space Photos by Astronaut Karen Nyberg (Image Gallery)

Astronaut Nyberg and Robonaut 2 in a Moment of Levity

Karen Nyberg (via Twitter as @AstroKarenN)

Aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Karen Nyberg indulges in a moment of levity with Robonaut 2. Image tweeted on June 28, 2013.

Sunset Seen From the International Space Station

Karen L. Nyberg (via Twitter as @AstroKarenN )

Astronaut Karen Nyberg tweeted this photo of the sun setting over Earth, taken from the International Space Station. Tweet released June 2, 2013.

Astronaut Nyberg Demonstrates Washing Hair on the International Space Station #2

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Expedition 36 crew member Karen Nyberg demonstrates how she washes her hair in zero-g conditions on the International Space Station. Video released July 9, 2013.

Astronaut Nyberg Demonstrates Washing Hair on the International Space Station

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Expedition 36 crew member Karen Nyberg demonstrates how she washes her hair in zero-g conditions on the International Space Station. Video released July 9, 2013.

West Coast of South America

Karen L. Nyberg (via Twitter as @AstroKarenN)

Astronaut Karen Nyberg tweeted this photo of the west coast of South America, taken from the International Space Station. Tweet released June 4, 2013.

Karen Nyberg: Libya and Mediterranean Coast

Karen L. Nyberg (via Twitter as @AstroKarenN)

NASA Astronaut Karen L. Nyberg captured this photo on Oct. 12 of southwest Libya and the Mediterranean coast while aboard the International Space Station.

‘Our Big Blue Marble’

Karen L. Nyberg (via Twitter as @AstroKarenN)

Astronaut Karen Nyberg tweeted this photo taken from the International Space Station, stating: “Our Big Blue Marble, with merely a hint of an atmosphere.” Tweet released June 5, 2013.

Mozambique From ISS

Karen L. Nyberg (via Twitter as @AstroKarenN)

Astronaut Karen Nyberg tweeted this photo of Mozambique taken from the International Space Station with a 50 mm lens. “Looks very much like what we see w/ the naked eye,” she tweeted on June 8, 2013.

Lakes of Tibet

Karen L. Nyberg (via Twitter as @AstroKarenN)

Astronaut Karen Nyberg tweeted this amazing photo of Tibet, taken from the International Space Station. Tweet released June 9, 2013.

Nile River Flowing in Sudan

Karen L. Nyberg (via Twitter as @AstroKarenN)

Astronaut Karen Nyberg tweeted this stunning image of the Nile River in Sudan, taken from the International Space Station. Tweet released June 10, 2013.

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