A 254-mile perspective on the planet's environment
In short: Watch as U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell joins astronauts Jeff Williams and Kate Rubins for a conversation about Earth's environment from the International Space Station.
During an in-flight conversation on August 26, the astronauts shared their orbital views of the planet's environment with the Secretary. The discussion took place while Williams was in the final weeks of a six-month mission and Rubins was preparing for her stay until late October.
The dialogue occurred as the Interior Department honored the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. It highlights the unique vantage point of the International Space Station, situated at an altitude of 254 statute miles, to discuss terrestrial conservation.
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