The Atatürk Dam built on the Euphrates River in Turkey

iss074e0591602 (May 19, 2026) --- The Atatürk Dam, built on the Euphrates River in Turkey, expanded the nation’s water supply, increasing agricultural productivity and boosting hydroelectric power production, which has promoted growth and development throughout the region. The International Space Station was orbiting 259 miles above Earth at the time of this photograph.