The breathtaking photo taken by the astronaut would fit perfectly in an art gallery.
Don Pettit/NASA
In the final days of his six-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), American astronaut Don Pettit shared an exquisite photograph that could easily be displayed in an art gallery.
This remarkable image was taken through a window of a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft docked at the ISS, depicting star trails and the lights of cities 250 miles below Earth.
Star trail from Crew 9 Dragon vehicle. Thanks to Babak Tafreshi for processing the image. pic.twitter.com/X6w462Wdtz
— Don Pettit (@astro_Pettit) March 11, 2025
Pettit has showcased various photos featuring star trails during his recent celestial mission, but this particular one stands out as one of his finest.
At 69, Pettit holds the title of NASA’s oldest active astronaut, and throughout his four space missions, he has evolved into a skilled space photographer, sharing his remarkable work with a large audience on social media.
A few months ago, he took a break from his busy routine to discuss his photography with Earthlings, which, in addition to star trails, includes images of a Crew Dragon spacecraft approaching Earth, a mesmerizing view of the Amazon Basin, and a breathtaking shot of an aurora.
Recently, he even captured the moment when SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft disintegrated during its eighth flight test of the most powerful rocket to ever launch.
“Images from space help narrate the story to people on Earth who may never have the chance to go into space,” Pettit remarked when asked about his passion for capturing photos from orbit. He noted that while each image serves as a distinct record of his space journey, “the photos contribute to the story of what it means for humanity to venture into space and explore this new frontier.”
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The breathtaking photo taken by the astronaut would fit perfectly in an art gallery.
In his last days on the space station during a six-month mission, American astronaut Don Pettit has shared another amazing photo.