Nile
ESA's Thomas Pesquet framed a stellar scene including the Nile river that was unexpectedly interrupted when Soyuz photobombed it.
Evening Quiz
On December 5, 2016, astronaut Thomas Pesquet offered a challenge: name this (very) geometrical city. He followed with a clue: not in America, North or South. Can YOU name it?
Monterrey
Monterrey gives the impression of being nestled between large pleats of the encompassing landscape in this December 6, 2016 image taken by ESA's Thomas Pesquet with the Nikon D4 using a 400mm lens.
Madrid
Vivid reflections in the ISS windows imparts a feeling of celebration, fiesta! Madrid, Spain, lights up the night in this December 8, 2016 image.
Galapagos Islands
Often a dream destination, Pesquet captured the Galapagos islands in this December 4, 2016 image.
Pyrenees
Taken on In this December 10, 2016 image snow atop the Pyrenees mountains seems to await skiers.
Supermoon in Space
French astronaut Thomas Pesquet captured this shot of the supermoon from the International Space Station on Dec. 14, 2016.
Baja
The popular vacay spot also offers sanctuary to many species. Baja California, on December 6, 2016 makes for great pictures!
Evening Alps
The Sun's evening light casts long shadows across the Alps underscoring the deep valleys and high summits.
Blue Caribbean
From above, the Caribbean Sea is a melding together of various shades of blue in this December 4, 2016 image.
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