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Astronaut Christina Koch just broke the world record for the longest time spent in space by a woman. Here are 4 breathtaking photos of Earth she captured from 250 miles above the planet.
Astronaut Christina Koch just broke the world record for the longest time spent in space by a woman. Here are 4 breathtaking photos of Earth she captured from 250 miles above the planet.
Feb 6, 2020, 23:09 IST
Christina Koch launched into space for her first mission on March 14, 2019. She was a part of Expeditions 59-60-61 during her stay on the International Space Station.
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While in space, Koch captured breathtaking photos of Earth's landscapes and oceans from 250 miles above.
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Koch completed 5,248 orbits of the Earth during a 139 million mile journey. Her mission paves the way for research into the effects of long-duration spaceflights on women.
Koch's involvement supports NASA's goal for future human landings on the Moon, and eventually Mars.