Space Photos: Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti's on ISS

Mozambique from International Space Station Expedition 42

European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti took this photograph from the International Space Station during Expedition 42 and posted it to social media on Feb. 23, 2015. Cristoforetti wrote, "This fortified city on the small Island of #Mozambique, is a former Portuguese trading post and #WorldHeritage site."

Clouds Over the Desert from International Space Station Expedition 42

European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti took this photograph from the International Space Station during Expedition 42 and posted it to social media on Feb. 22, 2015. Cristoforetti wrote, "Clouds over the desert, carried by the wind, one of my favorites. #ColorsOfTheEarth"

Blue Bahamas from International Space Station Expedition 42

European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti took this photograph from the International Space Station during Expedition 42 and posted it to social media on Feb. 20, 2015. Cristoforetti wrote, "Always a treat this area of the world! #Florida, #Cuba and the #Bahamas."

Astronaut Terry Virts on Spacewalk for Expedition 42

European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti took this photograph of astronaut Terry Virts during a spacewalk from the International Space Station during Expedition 42 and posted it to social media on Feb. 21, 2015.

Rhone Flowing into Lake Leman from Expedition 42

European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti took this photograph from the International Space Station during Expedition 42 and posted it to social media on Feb. 23, 2015. Cristoforetti wrote, "The Rhone flowing into Lake Leman. Hello #Switzerland! #HelloEarth"

Flying Over England from Expedition 42

European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti took this photograph from the International Space Station during Expedition 42 and posted it to social media on Feb. 28, 2015. Cristoforetti wrote, "Flying over #England one beautiful night a few weeks ago."

The Island of Hawaii from Expedition 42

European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti took this photograph from the International Space Station during Expedition 42 and posted it to social media on Feb. 28, 2015. Cristoforetti wrote, "And suddenly as we flew over the Pacific... the island of #Hawaii with its volcanoes!"

Good Night from International Space Station Expedition 42

European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti took this photograph from the International Space Station during Expedition 42 and posted it to social media on May 11, 2015. Cristoforetti wrote, "Good night from #space. Buona notte dallo spazio."

Fishing Boats from International Space Station Expedition 42

European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti took this photograph from the International Space Station during Expedition 42 and posted it to social media on May 11, 2015. Cristoforetti wrote,,"Fishing boats... what an intriguing visual effects as the light shines through a cloud layer! "

Still Night from International Space Station Expedition 42

European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti took this photograph from the International Space Station during Expedition 42 and posted it to social media on May 11, 2015. Cristoforetti wrote,," Still night on Earth beneath us, but light already caresses #OurOutpostInSpace. "