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The western coast of Chile is visible through the middle window of the cupola. A solar array can be seen through a window on the left and in the center, a portion of Northrop Grumman's cymbal-shaped solar array. The Roscosmos segment of the station is visible in the bottom right.

Crew Earth Observations

iss070e024027 (Nov. 13, 2023) --- The space station’s cupola windows provide the crew a unique view of the planet. For Crew Earth Observations, astronauts take photographs that show how Earth’s landscapes, water, and atmosphere change over time from human and natural causes. This investigation is one of the longest running photographic records of Earth and supports crew wellbeing.

Image Credit: NASA
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