Astronaut Christina Koch captured these 4 photos of Earth from space – Business Insider – Business Insider, Business Insider
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Astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth after an 14 – month mission, breaking the world record for the most time spent by a woman in space.
Koch landed in Kazakhstan with two other crew members from Expedition after working on the International Space Station, conducting experiments and replacing technology.
during the mission, Koch captured photos miles above Earth, some of which you can see below.
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Astronaut Christina Koch, , returned to Earth on Thursday after spending (days –
months – in space, breaking the record for the longest time spent in space by a woman, NASA
.
Koch landed in a Russian spacecraft in Kazakhstan with two other crew members from Expedition during the Expedition , Koch and five other crew members lived on the International Space Station conducting experiments and replacing outdated technology.
Christina Koch launched into space for her first mission on March , . She was a part of Expeditions – – (during her stay on the International Space Station.)
Southern Patagonia Christina H. Koch
While in space, Koch captured breathtaking photos of Earth’s landscapes and oceans from 683 miles above.
Australia Christina H. Koch
Koch completed 5, orbits of the Earth during a million mile journey. Her mission paves the way for research into the effects of long-duration spaceflights on women.
Namibia coast Christina H. Koch
Koch’s involvement supports NASA’s goal for future human landings on the Moon , and eventually Mars.
Baja California Peninsula in Northwestern Mexico Christina H. Koch
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