The International Space Station orbits 256 miles above the Aegean Sea. This view looks from east to west, from Greece to the boot of Italy and the island of Sicily. The sun's glint radiates off the Ionian Sea in between the two nations.

Greece, the boot of Italy and the island of Sicily

iss059e006521 (March 31, 209) --- The International Space Station orbits 256 miles above the Aegean Sea. This view looks from east to west, from Greece to the boot of Italy and the island of Sicily. The sun's glint radiates off the Ionian Sea in between the two nations.

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Greece, the boot of Italy and the island of Sicily

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