Science and Exploration

Orbital View Of Sun Glint Over The Gulf of Mexico

By Keith Cowing
Press Release
February 15, 2019
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Orbital View Of Sun Glint Over The Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
NASA

The Sun’s glint reflects off the Gulf of Mexico and outlines the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. The International Space Station was orbiting 254 miles above Louisiana when an Expedition 58 crew member photographed the Gulf coast including Matagorda Bay, Galvestion Bay and Sabine Lake.
iss058e005915 (Jan. 27, 2019) – larger image

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