Expedition 74 Earth Observations Gallery

A gallery of Earth observations captured by the Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station.

iss074e0540224 (April 27, 2026) --- A piece of unidentified space debris is pictured from the International Space Station as it...

A piece of unidentified space debris is pictured from the International Space Station as it reenters Earth's atmosphere and burns up over Africa.

iss074e0538268 (April 26, 2026) --- Canada's Manicouagan Crater, located in the province of Quebec, is a massive meteorite impact structure...

Canada's Manicouagan Crater, located in the province of Quebec, is a massive meteorite impact structure formed about 214 million years ago and is one of the largest craters on Earth. The ring‑shaped lake surrounding the crater, known as the Manicouagan Reservoir, is part of a major hydroelectric system that contributes significantly to the region's energy supply.

iss074e0543247 (May 2, 2026) --- Chennai, on India's southern coast along the Bay of Bengal and with a metropolitan population...

Chennai, on India's southern coast along the Bay of Bengal and with a metropolitan population of about 8.7 million, shines with white LED streetlights in this photograph taken at approximately 9:13 p.m. local time from the International Space Station.

iss074e0519500 (April 25, 2026) --- The launch plume from a Progress 95 cargo spacecraft after its liftoff and ascent from...

The launch plume from a Progress 95 cargo spacecraft after its liftoff and ascent from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan is pictured dispersing in the atmosphere from the International Space Station as it orbited 263 miles above the western Asian nation.

iss074e0454554 (April 10, 2026) --- The snow‑covered Kronotsky, a major stratovolcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, is pictured from...

The snow‑covered Kronotsky, a major stratovolcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 267 miles above the Pacific Ocean. Kronotsky is known for its picturesque, near‑perfect symmetry, comparable to Japan’s Mount Fuji.

iss074e0494675 (April 21, 2026) --- The Sun begins illuminating Earth’s surface just after an orbital sunrise in this photograph taken...

The Sun begins illuminating Earth’s surface just after an orbital sunrise in this photograph taken at approximately 6:17 a.m. local time from the International Space Station as it orbited 264 miles above southern France.

Melbourne, Australia—home to more than 5.4 million people and known for its highly changeable, continental‑style climate—is pictured at approximately 1:24...

iss074e0494293 (April 19, 2026) --- Canada’s uninhabited Pie Island—surrounded by partial ice cover in the northwestern part of Lake Superior...

Canada’s uninhabited Pie Island—surrounded by partial ice cover in the northwestern part of Lake Superior just south of Thunder Bay, Ontario—is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 267 miles above the great lake.

iss074e0494100 (April 19, 2026) --- The sub-freezing landscape at the southern tip of Canada’s Lake Winnipeg (top right), where ice...

The sub-freezing landscape at the southern tip of Canada’s Lake Winnipeg (top right), where ice fishing is popular, reveals crop fields that will be ready for the seeding of wheat, barley, oats, and canola in late spring and early summer. Cattle and sheep are also raised in the region. The International Space Station was orbiting 267 miles above Ontario when this photograph was taken.

iss074e0492148 (April 15, 2026) --- The Ucayali River in central Peru—home to a wide array of wildlife including dolphins, manatees,...

The Ucayali River in central Peru—home to a wide array of wildlife including dolphins, manatees, reptiles, and birds—is a major tributary and main headstream of the Amazon River. The International Space Station was orbiting 264 miles above the lowland Amazon rainforest when this photograph was taken.

iss074e0491560 (April 19, 2026) --- Annaba, Algeria, located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and home to a metropolitan...

Annaba, Algeria, located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and home to a metropolitan population of about 1 million, is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 262 miles above the North African nation. Annaba traces its origins to a Phoenician settlement about 3,200 years ago and features Roman, Byzantine, Moorish, and European architectural influences accumulated over the ensuing centuries.

iss074e0472536 (April 12, 2026) --- This serene image, taken from the International Space Station as it orbited 265 miles above...

This serene image, taken from the International Space Station as it orbited 265 miles above the Indian Ocean, highlights a yellow‑green airglow blanketing Earth’s atmosphere beneath a starry sky at approximately 2:37 a.m. local time.

iss074e0480485 (April 17, 2026) --- This celestial image, taken moments before an orbital sunrise, reveals more than an airglow crowning...

This celestial image, taken moments before an orbital sunrise, reveals more than an airglow crowning Earth’s horizon—it also captures Comet C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) and its faint vertical tail (top center) at a distance of about 50 million miles from our planet. The International Space Station was orbiting 259 miles above the Pacific Ocean at approximately 3:50 a.m. local time when this photograph was taken.

iss074e0491096 (April 17, 2026) --- A wispy aurora australis arcs across the Indian Ocean as the Milky Way protrudes above...

A wispy aurora australis arcs across the Indian Ocean as the Milky Way protrudes above Earth’s atmosphere in this photograph taken at approximately 8:55 p.m. local time from the International Space Station as it orbited 270 miles above the planet.

iss074e0375261 (March 7, 2026) --- The Waitaki River separates New Zealand’s Otago Region (top) from the Canterbury Region (bottom) along the...

The Waitaki River separates New Zealand’s Otago Region (top) from the Canterbury Region (bottom) along the nation’s South Pacific coast. The Waitaki is fed by glacial lakes, flows through three major hydroelectric lakes, and anchors one of New Zealand’s largest hydroelectric networks. The coastal area surrounding the river is flat, fertile, and ideal for farming.

iss074e0376130 (March 26, 2026) --- Perth, Australia, located on the nation’s southwestern coast along the Indian Ocean and home to...

Perth, Australia, located on the nation’s southwestern coast along the Indian Ocean and home to a metropolitan population of nearly 2.5 million, is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 269 miles above the province of Western Australia. The Swan River—popular for recreation and home to a diverse array of fish and migratory birds—splits the city and empties into the Indian Ocean.

iss074e0433177 (April 3, 2026) --- The aurora australis crowns Earth’s atmosphere in this photograph taken at approximately 3:13 a.m. local...

The aurora australis crowns Earth’s atmosphere in this photograph taken at approximately 3:13 a.m. local time from the International Space Station as it orbited 269 miles above the Indian Ocean east of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. In the foreground, the Canadarm2 robotic arm extends from a power and data grapple fixture attached to the Harmony module.

iss074e0432034 (April 1, 2026) --- Canada’s icy landscape is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 266 miles...

Canada’s icy landscape is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 266 miles above North America. At bottom right, is the Manicouagan Crater in Quebec, formed about 214 million years ago by a massive meteorite impact and one of the largest craters on Earth. It is surrounded by a ring‑shaped lake called the Manicouagan Reservoir and is part of a major hydroelectric system that contributes significantly to Quebec’s energy supply.

iss074e0431548 (March 31, 2026) --- A waxing gibbous Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere from the International Space Station as...

A waxing gibbous Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere from the International Space Station as it soared 268 miles above far eastern Canada. A portion of the Canadarm2 robotic arm's latching end effector is captured in the top foreground of the image.

iss074e0431736 (April 1, 2026) --- The exhaust plume left behind by the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket that launched Artemis...

The exhaust plume left behind by the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket that launched Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed mission to the Moon since December 1972, dissipates in the Earth's atmosphere in this photograph from the International Space Station. The orbital outpost was soaring 263 miles above the Atlantic Ocean northwest of Puerto Rico at the time of this photograph.

iss074e0417326 (March 27, 2026) --- A portion of the Sahara in the Agadez Region of northeastern Niger is pictured from...

A portion of the Sahara in the Agadez Region of northeastern Niger is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 264 miles above the African continent. Despite the hyper-arid conditions, a groundwater-fed oasis system supports settlements and small-scale agriculture in a narrow north–south corridor of the desert nation.

iss074e0416472 (March 25, 2026) --- Athens, Greece, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities at over 3,400 years old...

Athens, Greece, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities at over 3,400 years old and with a current metropolitan population of about 3.15 million, is pictured at approximately 10:11 p.m. local time from the International Space Station as it orbited 264 miles above.

iss074e0409626 (March 23, 2026) --- This long-duration photograph, with an exposure of 90 seconds, highlights star trails and an orbital...

This long-duration photograph, with an exposure of 90 seconds, highlights star trails and an orbital sunrise as the International Space Station soared 268 miles above the southern Indian Ocean at approximately 3:45 a.m. local time.

iss074e0361940 (March 5, 2026) --- Campinas, Brazil, with a metropolitan population of nearly 3.5 million, is a high‑tech and industrial...

Campinas, Brazil, with a metropolitan population of nearly 3.5 million, is a high‑tech and industrial powerhouse with a tropical savanna climate located just northwest of São Paulo. The International Space Station was orbiting 265 miles above the Atlantic Ocean at the time of this photograph.

iss074e0362030 (March 5, 2026) --- Iquique, Chile, with a population of over 230,000, lies at the base of a steep...

Iquique, Chile, with a population of over 230,000, lies at the base of a steep coastal slope just west of the Atacama Desert—one of the world’s driest regions—on the South American nation’s Pacific coast. The International Space Station was orbiting 264 miles above at the time of this photograph.

iss074e0351378 (Feb. 28, 2026) --- Cities light up the west coast of India as illuminated fishing boats catching squid, shrimp,...

Cities light up the west coast of India as illuminated fishing boats catching squid, shrimp, sardines, and mackerel dot the Arabian Sea. The International Space Station was orbiting 264 miles above the Indian subcontinent at approximately 11:19 p.m. local time when this photograph was taken.

iss074e0351649 (Feb. 28, 2026) --- The well‑lit nighttime cityscape of the Indian subcontinent is highlighted by Delhi (center top), the...

The well‑lit nighttime cityscape of the Indian subcontinent is highlighted by Delhi (center top), the capital territory of India with a metropolitan population of about 33.8 million. The International Space Station was orbiting 264 miles above southwestern China at approximately 11:21 p.m. local time when this photograph was taken.

iss074e0351753 (March 6, 2026) --- The snow‑capped Himalayas form a natural boundary between Asia and the well‑lit nighttime cityscape of...

The snow‑capped Himalayas form a natural boundary between Asia and the well‑lit nighttime cityscape of the Indian subcontinent. At center is Delhi, the capital territory of India, with a metropolitan population of about 33.8 million. The International Space Station was orbiting 264 miles above southwestern China at approximately 11:22 p.m. local time when this photograph was taken.

iss074e0349412 (March 3, 2026) --- The Andes mountain range running between Chile and Argentina creates distinct differences in climate and...

The Andes mountain range running between Chile and Argentina creates distinct differences in climate and geography between the two South American nations. Chile’s Pacific coastline contributes to its moderate temperatures, with the Atacama Desert in the north being one of the driest places on Earth, while its central and southern regions are cooler and wetter. Argentina’s western side is more arid because the Andes block moisture from the Pacific Ocean, while the country’s Atlantic coastline receives more precipitation than its interior and western regions.

iss074e0343241 (Feb. 22, 2026) --- Fishing boats illuminate the Arabian Sea along India’s west coast with blue-green lights designed to...

Fishing boats illuminate the Arabian Sea along India’s west coast with blue-green lights designed to attract squid, shrimp, sardines, and mackerel. Near the center of the photograph is India's Mumbai Metropolitan Region, home to over 26 million people and the heart of Bollywood.

iss074e0342635 (Feb. 22, 2026) --- A dim airglow blankets Earth’s horizon as a faint Moon sets above a dark and...

A dim airglow blankets Earth’s horizon as a faint Moon sets above a dark and vast Indian Ocean in this photograph from the International Space Station, which was orbiting 264 miles above the Maldives—an Asian archipelago nation southwest of India—at approximately 12:11 a.m. local time.

iss074e0342246 (Feb. 22, 2026) --- A dim airglow blankets Earth’s horizon as a faint Moon sets above a dark and...

A dim airglow blankets Earth’s horizon as a faint Moon sets above a dark and vast Indian Ocean. The International Space Station was orbiting 265 miles above the Seychelles—an East African archipelago nation of 115 islands—at approximately 11:08 p.m. local time when this photograph was taken.

iss074e0334334 (Feb. 27, 2026) --- Quebec City, one of North America’s oldest cities at more than 400 years old, sits...

Quebec City, one of North America’s oldest cities at more than 400 years old, sits on the St. Lawrence River in Canada’s province of Quebec. This photograph was taken at approximately 1:21 a.m. local time from the International Space Station as it orbited 264 miles above North America.

iss074e0162703 (Dec. 30, 2025) --- City lights outline the boot of Italy and shine through the cloud‑covered central and southern...

iss074e0334264 (Feb. 27, 2026) --- Detroit, Michigan—home to America’s automotive pioneers and with a history of more than 300 years—sits...

Detroit, Michigan—home to America’s automotive pioneers and with a history of more than 300 years—sits on the Detroit River across from Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The International Space Station was orbiting 264 miles above North America at approximately 1:18 a.m. local time when this photograph was taken.

iss074e0329853 (Feb. 24, 2026) --- The International Space Station was soaring 263 miles above the Pacific Ocean near the island...

The International Space Station was soaring 263 miles above the Pacific Ocean near the island of Hawaii when this 30‑second long‑duration photograph was taken, revealing Earth’s atmospheric glow and star trails at approximately midnight local time.

iss074e0149548 (Jan. 18, 2026) --- Vienna, Austria, and Bratislava, Slovakia, light up the Central European nightscape, each divided by the...

iss074e0149554 (Jan. 18, 2026) --- The city lights of Budapest (right) dominate the nightscape of Hungary, which is dotted with...

The city lights of Budapest (right) dominate the nightscape of Hungary, which is dotted with small, picturesque villages. At the center of the frame, lies Lake Balaton—Central Europe’s largest lake—surrounded by volcanic hills, vineyards, historic churches, and traditional settlements. The International Space Station was orbiting 262 miles above the region at approximately 9:10 p.m. local time when this photograph was taken.

iss074e0324639 (Feb. 22, 2026) --- An aurora streams above Earth’s atmospheric glow, blanketing the city lights of Europe and Russia...

iss074e0320315 (Feb. 21, 2026) --- Crater Gweni-Fada (center) is an eroded meteorite impact structure located on Chad's Ennedi Plateau, a...

Crater Gweni-Fada (center) is an eroded meteorite impact structure located on Chad's Ennedi Plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is estimated to be less than 345 million years old. The International Space Station was orbiting 260 miles above the African nation when this photograph was taken.

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