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A photograph of the tip of Florida and nearby Cuba from space, with lights from cities illuminating the surface of the planet, labeled cities like Orlando and Tampa are seen as well as a green surface over Earth's labeled airglow

ISS astronaut snaps stunning nighttime photo of Florida and Cuba | Space photo of the day for Dec. 29, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published

The image offers a rare look at how Earth's surface and atmosphere interact after sunset.

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A man with short black hair wearing a dark blue shirt floats in microgravity behind various plastic covered food packages.

ISS astronaut Jonny Kim floats with his lunch | Space photo of the day for Nov. 27, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published

A perfect Thanksgiving image of the day for all who celebrate.

International Space Station
A man holds a razor attached to a hose and slowly shaves another man's head while aboard the ISS

A close shave on the ISS | Space photo of the day for Sept. 16, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published

Even though they're far from home, astronauts on the International Space Station still have normal routines, including getting regular haircuts.

International Space Station
A metal plate full of sushi with seaweed, rice, and spam sit on a table next to another plate with shrimp tails on crackers served on it

ISS astronauts serve up space sushi | Space photo of the day for Sept. 2, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published

Aboard the International Space Station, astronauts use creativity and culture to make life in orbit feel a little more like home.

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ISS astronaut spies sunglint from Lake Titicaca | Space photo of the day for July 9, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published

The astronaut was able to capture the lake reflecting direct sunlight at the camera.

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NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers works on experiment in microgravity | Space photo of the day for July 8, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published

Aboard the International Space Station, Ayers pulls out physics research hardware inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

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CGI 2014 Closing Plenary: Aiming for the Moon and Beyond

Astronauts Give Bill Clinton a Taste of Space Travel

By Tanya Lewis Published

Astronauts paid a virtual visit to former President Bill Clinton today from the International Space Station, sharing their perspectives on Earth from orbit.

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