"Stunning Glimpses of Earth: A Breathtaking Journey with NASA Astronauts in Space

Published on August 2, 2020
Join NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley as they share breathtaking footage of Earth from their unique vantage point in orbit.

On May 30, Behnken and Hurley made history by becoming the first astronauts to launch from American soil aboard a commercially built and operated American crew spacecraft, bound for the International Space Station. Their groundbreaking mission and test flight play a crucial role in helping NASA certify SpaceX's crew transportation system, paving the way for regular astronaut flights to and from the orbiting research facility.