European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Marcus Wandt captured stunning images of Earth from the International Space Station (ISS), offering a unique perspective on our planet.
ESA highlighted the significance of data from space missions like the Copernicus Sentinel-2 in enhancing our understanding of Earth’s complexities, particularly regarding global change. They invited people to appreciate Marcus Wandt’s collection of Earth photos from his extended stay on the ISS and encouraged them to select their favourite image from the series.
“And the winner of the Solar System League is…As can be seen in the cover image – a compilation of tens of thousands of images from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission – thanks to data of our planet captured from space, we are better placed to understand the complexities of our home planet, particularly for global change. Enjoy the views Earth captured by @esaastro_marcus during his prolonged stay aboard the @iss And thank you for playing our first ever Solar System League on Instagram. Would you like to do it again? Vote in the poll!” the ESA posted on Instagram.
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Instagram users expressed admiration for the post, with comments like “Beautiful,” “A wonderful planet,” “Oh, I can see my home country, so beautiful,” and “Earth is a piece of art.” These comments reflect the awe and appreciation for the stunning images of Earth captured by Marcus Wandt from the ISS.
According to a blog by the European Space Agency, the International Space Station (ISS) is a collaborative effort involving the United States, Europe, Canada, Russia and Japan, with each country having specific responsibilities and rights for maintaining the station. These nations also maintain jurisdiction and control over their respective elements of the ISS. Since its launch in 1998, NASA reports that over 270 astronauts, cosmonauts and spaceflight participants from various countries have visited the spacecraft on different expeditions.
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