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An orbital sunrise begins illuminating Earth’s atmosphere

An orbital sunrise begins illuminating Earth's atmosphere
An orbital sunrise begins illuminating Earth's atmosphere as the International Space Station soared 260 miles above the Pacific Ocean.

iss067e270598 (Aug. 18, 2022) — An orbital sunrise begins illuminating Earth’s atmosphere with the International Space Station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm extending from the orbital lab as it soared 260 miles above the Pacific Ocean.