Northrop Grumman’s Cymbal-Shaped Solar Array Contrasts a Bahamas Backdrop

iss070e036564 (Dec. 2, 2023) -- In the foreground, the golden cymbal-shaped solar array of Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft is partially illuminated by the Sun and shadowed by other exterior station hardware. Below it, the teal waters of the Bahamas create a contrasting backdrop. The International Space Station was orbiting 259 miles above as this image was taken.