Photo: Persian Gulf and a Soyuz As Seen From Orbit

This almost vertical scene of the Persian Gulf was photographed by one of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station on Dec. 30, 2011. A Russian spacecraft, docked to the orbital outpost, is seen at left edge of frame. ISS030-E-035698 (30 Dec. 2011) — high res (1.0 M) low res (69 K)

This almost vertical scene of the Persian Gulf was photographed by one of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station on Dec. 30, 2011. A Russian spacecraft, docked to the orbital outpost, is seen at left edge of frame. ISS030-E-035698 (30 Dec. 2011) — high res (1.0 M) low res (69 K)