Posted by SpaceSightSeer on April 25, 2009 under Collections, Manned Spaceflight | 
Earth from Space
Earth from Space - Astronauts’ Views of the Home Planet bills itself as a “national treasure”. This site features hand selected photographic imagery taken from the unique vantage point offered by space. These images are chosen for their unique perspective and interesting features of our home planet. These pictures can be searched by cities, by features or even by weather patterns.
Hurricane Claudette as seen by the crew of Expedition 7 July 15, 2003
Posted by SpaceSightSeer on January 22, 2009 under Manned Spaceflight |
The Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth
There’s no denying it - the view of earth from space is spectacular! From the earliest days of the Mercury program to the present crew of the International Space Station, space travelers can’t resist the view. This site boasts the best collection of astronaut photography looking back at earth from space. Images are downloaded from the space station and added daily so there’s always something new to see. There is a complex variety of search tools, but the casual visitor can bypass these by clicking on a world map to find a specific view.
