Photos: Hawaii As Seen From the International Space Station

One of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station captured this image of the Hawaiian Island chain on Dec. 29, 2011. The Big Island of Hawaii is easily delineated at the center of the frame. ISS030-E-019058 (29 Dec. 2011) — high res (1.7 M) low res (110 K)

One of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station captured this image of the Big Island of Hawaii in the chain that makes up the 50th state on Dec. 29, 2011. ISS030-E-019053 (29 Dec. 2011) — high res (1.2 M) low res (94 K)