Space Photos: Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti's on ISS

Progress Parking Spot from International Space Station Expedition 42

Samantha Cristoforetti

European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti took this photograph from the International Space Station during Expedition 42 and posted it to social media on May 11, 2015. Cristoforetti wrote, " That Progress parking spot on the horizon is free now... if you want to stop by, we welcome visits on short notice."

Coast of Hokkaido from International Space Station Expedition 42

Samantha Cristoforetti

European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti took this photograph from the International Space Station during Expedition 42 and posted it to social media on May 11, 2015. Cristoforetti wrote," The sun glint creating magic off the coast of Hokkaido. Hello #Japan! #HelloEarth."

Aero Club d'Italia from International Space Station Expedition 42

Samantha Cristoforetti

European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti took this photograph from the International Space Station during Expedition 42 and posted it to social media on May 7, 2015. Cristoforetti wrote," Hello @Aeroclubitalia! Un saluto all' Aero Club d'Italia! "

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