NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg (Expedition 37) enjoys a view of Earth from the windows of the Cupola, a panoramic control tower for the International Space Station launched in February 2010.
The Cupola might be considered the ultimate observation deck. The small, dome-shaped module has seven windows—six around the sides and one on top—that can be shuttered when not in use to protect them from micrometeoroids and the harsh space environment. Resembling a circular bay window, the cupola provides a vastly breath-taking view of the station's exterior and the earth from above.
Photograph by NASA:
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Source: www.nationalgeographic.com
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