The Andes

The Andes Mountains in South America, as seen by ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti aboard the International Space Station for her Minerva Mission. She shared those images to her social media on 28 August 2022 with the following caption: "A pass over the Andes just before sunset. Love the long shadows over the mountains!"

Visit Minerva mission page to learn more about Samantha's mission.