In making today’s selection, I set out looking for a dramatic view of our planet—perhaps surging storms below. But self-titled “Sun Over Earth” wins the Day for composition, perspective, and sense of being there.
NASA explains: “The bright sun greets the International Space Station in this Nov. 22 [2009] scene from the Russian section of the orbital outpost, photographed by one of the STS-129 crew members”, using Nikon D2Xs and 12-24mm lens. Vitals: f/9.5, ISO 100, 1/350 sec, 12mm.
My pick means to draw your attention to the One-Year Mission that started in late March 2015 around American Astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian Cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko. Scott has a twin, also an astronaut, Mark, who will participate in a separate study comparing physiology and other attributes between the men. The collected data is expected to be useful for future long-term exploitative missions, including trip to Mars or permanent station on the Moon.
Photo Credit: NASA