Read, Watch or Listen

70-year-old Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, concluded his fourth space mission on his birthday, April 20th. Spending 220 days aboard the International Space Station, he conducted experiments, interacted with students, and prioritized health maintenance. However, his most notable contribution was stunning space photography, capturing meteors, volcanoes, and breathtaking panoramic views of Earth using multiple cameras simultaneously from the cupola module. Pettit aims to share these unique perspectives with the public.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.