
The northern coast of the Persian Gulf leads to the Middle Eastern nations of Kuwait, Iraq and Iran.

The coast of Peru in South America is pictured from the International Space Station.

The Republic of China’s Dongsha Atoll National Park is pictured from the International Space Station.

The subtropical desert climate of the southern coast of Peru is pictured from the International Space Station.

Mount Etna, an active volcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, is pictured from the International Space Station.

Portrait of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and SpaceX Crew-2 Mission Specialist Akihiko Hoshide.

Portrait of NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-2 Commander Shane Kimbrough.

Portrait of European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut and SpaceX Crew-2 Mission Specialist Thomas Pesquet.

Portrait of NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-2 Pilot Megan McArthur.

Portrait of European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut and SpaceX Crew-2 Mission Specialist Thomas Pesquet.