On his 70th birthday, astronaut Don Pettit returned to Earth after 220 days aboard the International Space Station, his fourth trip to space.
While conducting science and staying fit like any good astronaut, Pettit also pursued his passion: capturing Earth from orbit.
The New York Times has a beautiful visual tribute to Pettit’s time in space, and over 200 of his beautiful images.
Armed with up to five cameras at once, Pettit turned the ISS cupola into a cosmic photo studio, documenting meteors, volcanic eruptions, and lightning storms.
“Most people will never go to space,” he said. “I try to give them a glimpse.”
The images he captured are incredible, showcasing how alive and dynamic our blue planet really is.
More than an astronaut, Pettit is a space-bound storyteller, reminding us just how stunning, and fleeting our planet really is.
See more of Pettit’s amazing images on The NY Times.
Images © Don Pettit and NASA.
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