Astronaut snaps once-in-a-lifetime image of Earth on his last day in space
- A NASA cosmonaut was determined to take pictures of a specific landmark from space
- He managed to capture the image on his last day in space
- The astronaut in question spent six months on the International Space Station
Published on Feb 21, 2024 at 6:59 AM (UTC-5)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 21, 2024 at 12:23 PM (UTC-5)
Edited by
Adam Gray
An astronaut on his way back home from space took one of the most amazing pictures you’ll see today.
Cosmonauts who’ve been to space often say that the best view is looking at Earth down below.
After seeing these pictures, we can totally see what they mean.
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NASA astronaut Terry W. Virts spent six months on the International Space Station (ISS).
There was one picture in particular he was trying to capture for the entire time he was there.
Amazingly, on his last day in space, on his way back, he finally managed to snap the perfect shot.
Virts’ idea was pretty straightforward.
He just wanted to take a photograph of one of the world’s Seven Wonders, the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
“It took me until my last day in space to get a good picture of these,” he wrote on X.
We’ve been treated to amazing pictures taken from space before.
Not long ago, another astronaut managed to capture a rare event called ‘airglow‘ from space.
It appears we’re finally taking the so-called space race seriously, and NASA is even planning to build a base on the Moon.
And then of course we’ve got Elon Musk, who’s adamant we must get back to the Moon ASAP and then to Mars.
Imagine the pictures that could be taken from there.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
