PHOTOS: Astronaut captures stunning images on 220-day trip to space
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Storm in the Brazilian Amazon captured by astronaut Donald Pettit — Photo: Reproduction/GloboNews
Donald Pettit, NASA 's oldest astronaut, made some impressive records during his 220-day trip to the International Space Station (ISS). At 70, Pettit still has the desire to return to space one more time.
In his most recent records, the astronaut photographed large cities, satellites, rivers and more.
The Crescent Moon, in a photo taken by astronaut Donald Pettit — Photo: Reproduction/GloboNews
Betsiboka River, in Madagascar, photographed by astronaut Donald Pettit — Photo: Reproduction/GloboNews
Dubai, in a photo taken by astronaut Donald Pettit — Photo: Reproduction/GloboNews
Satellites above the Pacific Ocean in a photograph taken by astronaut Donald Pettit — Photo: Reproduction/GloboNews
Trail of stars captured by astronaut Donald Pettit — Photo: Reproduction/GloboNews
Amazon River, captured by astronaut Donald Pettit — Photo: Reproduction/GloboNews
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