Nasa Mont. 26 2003 astronauts on board the International Space Station took advantage of their unique vantage point to photograph the Himalayas looking south from over the Tibetan Plateau. Each of them embody the enduring and resilient spirit this community brings to advancing science research and discovery.
The rovers shadow can be seen in the foreground and the dark bands beyond are dunes. All SKYCAL astronomical calculations are by Fred Espenak and he assumes full responsibility for their accuracy. Special thanks to National Space Club summer intern Sumit Dutta for his valuable assistance in developing the Sky Events Calendar July 2007.
In addition to looking heavenward NASA helps the world see the Earth in ways no one else can.
April 2020 - Senator Hebert Mr. March 30 2021 NASAs Curiosity Mars rover used two different cameras to create this selfie in front of Mont Mercou a rock outcrop that stands 20 feet 6 meters tall. April 2020 - Senator Hebert Mr. Alan Shepard Freedom 7 Launch - First American Suborbital Flight 1961 5.