Friday, April 22, 2016

How astronauts are celebrating Earth Day on and off the planet

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Astronauts who have gazed at Earth from above have a unique perspective on our home planet. 

On Friday, astronauts on the planet and in orbit around it have been sharing their favorite photos of Earth from space on Twitter, revealing the planet's fragile atmosphere and beauty from 220 miles up.

British astronaut Tim Peake wished the world a happy Earth Day from his post on the International Space Station. 

Some astronauts who flew to space previously are using the holiday as a time to show off their favorite photos. Read more...

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