Space Shuttle Endeavour over Earth, c2010. Creator: NASA

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Space Shuttle Endeavour over Earth, c2010. Creator: NASA

Space Shuttle Endeavour over Earth, c2010. Though astronauts and cosmonauts often encounter striking scenes of Earths limb, this very unique image, part of a series over Earths colorful horizon, has the added feature of a silhouette of the space shuttle Endeavour. The orange layer is the troposphere, where all of the weather and clouds which we typically watch and experience are generated and contained. This orange layer gives way to the whitish Stratosphere and then into the Mesosphere. In some frames the black color is part of a window frame rather than the blackness of space

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the majestic Space Shuttle Endeavour soaring over Earth's vibrant horizon. Taken by NASA during the 2010s, this image is part of a series that captures breathtaking scenes of our planet's limb. What makes this particular photograph truly remarkable is the silhouette of Endeavour against the backdrop of space. The orange layer visible in the image represents Earth's troposphere, where weather phenomena and clouds are formed and contained. As we move upwards, the orange gradually transitions into a whitish Stratosphere before blending into the Mesosphere. It is worth noting that in some frames, black areas may be attributed to window frames rather than empty space. This photograph not only symbolizes America's rich heritage in space exploration but also serves as a testament to human curiosity and ingenuity. The United States' National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has played an instrumental role in advancing our understanding of outer space through groundbreaking missions like those undertaken by Endeavour. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring image, let us appreciate both the beauty of our home planet and humanity's relentless pursuit to explore beyond its boundaries. This piece from NASA reminds us of our place within the vast cosmos while igniting a sense of wonder about what lies beyond our blue sphere.

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