How Earth looks from the International Space Station
In short: Experience a six-minute journey through the cosmos via Alexander Gerst's breathtaking timelapses. This Ultra High Definition footage captures the planet's most stunning features, from lightning strikes to the delicate atmosphere, as seen from orbit.
This video synthesizes 12,500 individual images captured by ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst during his six-month Blue Dot mission. By setting cameras to automatically photograph the Earth at regular intervals while conducting scientific experiments or docking spacecraft, Gerst created a seamless visual record of our world.
The footage offers a rare perspective on the systems that sustain life, showcasing the Milky Way, the International Space Station, and the thin, protective band of our atmosphere. It highlights the dynamic nature of Earth through sequences of sunrises, clouds, oceans, and the glowing auroras.
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