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220 Days in Space: Don Pettit’s Artistic OrbitOn his fourth ISS mission, Pettit captured rare cosmic images and conducted zero-gravity experiments over 220 days in orbit.
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- Don Pettit spent 220 days aboard the International Space Station, blending scientific work with extraordinary photography.
- He used a homemade tracker to counteract station motion, enabling sharp long-exposure shots of stars and the Milky Way.
- His photos documented atmospheric glows, human-made lights, and nearby galaxies like the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds.
- Pettit also performed unique space experiments, including freezing water at -140°F and observing zero-gravity fluid behavior.
"I could try to give them a glimpse through my imagery," Mr. Pettit said during a news conference a couple of weeks after his return.— Don Pettit, during a news conference after returning from the ISS
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- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, soon returning from the International Space Station, has captured remarkable images of the cosmos.
- His latest photo features celestial phenomena, including the Milky Way and satellites, as he experienced flying through auroras.
- Pettit has developed innovative techniques for photographing in microgravity, documenting fascinating events such as sunrises and reflections from the Mediterranean.
- Before returning to Earth, Pettit shared his reflections on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the adventure of his mission in space.
Tomorrow I once again become an Earthling. What an adventure this mission has been.— Don Pettit, as he prepared for his return to Earth.
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