On my first mission I completely fell in love with space photography - tough not to when you’re graced with this kind of unique perspective of viewing all that Earth has to behold from above. I’ve been so happy to bust out the array of impressive lenses that we have up here once again, and this time with even better cameras (Nikon Z9, vs the D5 from my previous mission). I was lucky enough to capture some pretty good aurora (northern lights, here over Alaska and Canada) on my first timelapse attempt of the mission, stay tuned for more! Hoping for some impressive solar events to put on a fascinating show like the ones a few months ago.

@Astro_Jessica Once you see Earth from that perspective, nothing ever looks the same again. Space photography captures what words never could.

@Astro_Jessica @NASA #NorthernLights from #ISS 🛰️

There's something quietly profound about this post. You're traveling at 28,000 km per hour. Orbiting Earth every 90 minutes. Watching continents slide beneath you like a slow dream. And your first instinct, was to pick up a camera and share it with us, that generosity of spirit. That desire to bring humanity along on the journey is as impressive as the aurora itself. Don't stop. Ever. 🌍🚀✨

Everyone sees a pretty light show, but they miss the violent reality of the image. You are watching our planet's magnetic shield take a direct, high-energy hit from a nuclear reactor 93 million miles away just so we don't burn. The best space photography doesn't just capture beauty, it exposes our absolute fragility.

@Astro_Jessica Hello, Thanks for sharing I as I’m sure do many others enjoy unique perspectives. I also happen Dabble in amateur simple photography myself Although I’ve never left earth I do consider myself a Space Man 💜☮️

@Astro_Jessica Awesome - Please keep sharing - inspiring

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@Astro_Jessica Is that real looks like where heaven starts and we begin with things like that in the universe its only an explanation that theres no way people won't evolve

@Astro_Jessica Okay, wow. Nikon Z9s in space? My camera roll is jealous. Seriously though, that aurora time-lapse is gonna be iconic. Hope you brought snacks for the wait.

@Astro_Jessica Thank you for sharing with us! These are beautiful

@Astro_Jessica The beauty of Earth through your lens must be incredible. Capturing that perspective adds a whole new dimension to understanding our planet. Keep sharing those stunning views!

@Astro_Jessica That's Soo beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.

@Astro_Jessica Watching the Northern lights while on Earth and while outside Earth are two different beasts. It's quite amazing that astronauts regularly encounter solar flares during their missions at @Space_Station; elsewhere on Earth, we rarely see them in a year.

@Astro_Jessica I also like to think thats its an exchange or something of light energy and dark energy

@Astro_Jessica Impressive lenses, eh? Just waiting for the inevitable Instagram influencer space tourism packages now, I suppose. Still, those auroras look lovely. Hope the Nikon doesn’t get space dust on the sensor.

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@Astro_Jessica Incredible footage, thank you so much for sharing this! 😊

@Astro_Jessica Wait! are you telling me the Earth's no flat! 😝🚀

@Astro_Jessica @NASA One of my favourite things in our little world 🌎 ❤️

@Astro_Jessica I love how the images taken from LEO never look the same based on who took it and when. AI is really markedly improved over the years. Can’t wait to see what images it produces in the future from the Astro-nots.

@Astro_Jessica Great video of the northern lights, but I got caught up watching all the cool shooting stars and whatnot in the background. Shooting stars and comets???

@Astro_Jessica The jump from the D5 to the Z9 must be a game-changer for those low-light aurora shots! Absolutely stunning work. Can’t wait to see what else you capture with that 'unique perspective'—keep them coming!

@Astro_Jessica So amazing, thank you so much for sharing

@Astro_Jessica @NASA “Don’t mind the objects, just stare at the radiation. We want to test this.”-nasa

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@Astro_Jessica not so pale blue dot 🖖

@Astro_Jessica Hey - is it because of camera magic (big aperture or long exposure) that these photos show city lights at night, or can you see the city likes with your eyes?

@Astro_Jessica Beautiful! Thank you! What are all the sparkling things floating and disappearing? Satellites?

@Astro_Jessica That aurora shot is breathtaking! The Z9 really shines in low light conditions. Looking forward to more timelapses! ✨

@Astro_Jessica Capturing the aurora from the ISS with a Nikon Z9 must be an absolute dream, and I can't wait to see the shots you bring back from this mission.

@Astro_Jessica Very beautiful Universe The Earth is one of little Planet in the Universe. Thanks a lot of to ALLAH.

@Astro_Jessica Space photography tip: pair each shot with one operational lesson; narrative plus insight usually drives deeper engagement.

@Astro_Jessica @NASA Once you see Earth from space, you don’t just take pictures… you fall in love with the planet all over again.” 🌍✨

@Astro_Jessica Wuuuuuu I'm in love with space. It looks amazing. This is a great shot. 🩷🌸🩷💃

@Astro_Jessica Awesome videography 🌎

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@Astro_Jessica @johnkrausphotos I LOVE this. (I also love Alaska.)♥️♥️

@Astro_Jessica @NASA The photos look great, but can you confirm that the Earth isn't flat ?

@Astro_Jessica @NASA @grok is this real or AI based video

@Astro_Jessica @NASA I'm a tiny bit envious that you can do this and I can't. But setting that aside please post when you have some wonderful footage to share. Thanks!