Amazing Space Station Photos by Expedition 42 Astronauts

Cyclone Chedza from the International Space Station

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This image of Cyclone Chedza, headed for the island nation of Madagascar, off the African coast was taken by a member of Expedition 42 on the International Space Station on Jan. 11, 2015.

Full Moon Seen from the Space Station

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It's a full moon as viewed from the International Space Station (ISS) during Expedition 42 on Jan. 3, 2015.

Barry Wilmore Looks Out of the Cupola

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US astronaut Barry Wilmore, Commander of Expedition 42 aboard the International Space Station (ISS), looks out of the Cupola viewing station. He takes in the sights of the blue orb of Earth while on a break from science and maintenance duties. The image was taken on Dec. 28, 2014.

U.S. Astronaut Terry Virts Prepares for EVA Walk

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U.S. astronaut Terry Virts does a checkout of his spacesuit's systems on Feb. 10, 2015 in preparation for an extravehicular activity (EVA) or spacewalk during Expedition 42.

NASA Astronaut Terry Virts on Expedition 42 Spacewalk

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NASA astronaut Terry Virts is pictured here on a spacewalk as the Earth's surface passes by in the background during Expedition 42. The image was taken on Feb. 25, 2015.

Astronaut Salutes Nimoy From Expedition 42

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International Space Station astronaut Terry Virts tweeted this image of a Vulcan hand salute from orbit as a tribute to actor Leonard Nimoy from Expedition 42, who died on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015.

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