photographs from space

Collection of photographs taken by NASA astronauts from space of features they found to be interesting or special, including selections from missions ranging from the 1960s through the 1990s.

Through words and photographs, space pioneers share their experiences in outer space.

Draws on satellite images from NASA to trace the natural history of the planet, describing the forces that have shaped Earth's geography and highlighting noteworthy features, including volcanoes, asteroid craters, river deltas, and glaciers.

Photographs taken from space show the diversity of earth and the natural and human influences that have molded the landscape and shaped the history.

Contains over three hundred color photographs of Earth taken by orbiting satellites, providing information about the different landscapes of the planet, and includes maps and background details.