The western portion of Grand Terre, part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands

iss073e1047970 (Nov. 2, 2025) --- The western portion of Grand Terre, part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 270 miles above the Indian Ocean. The largest island in the Kerguelen Archipelago, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is of volcanic origin, features a cold oceanic climate, and is home to king penguins, elephant seals, and albatrosses.