NASA has shared an unusual image showing spacestation crew members Bob Hines and Jessica Watkins peering out from the Cupola.
The International Space Station’s Cupola module is popular among astronauts as its seven windows — six around the side and one on the top — offer the best views of Earth and beyond. It’s why NASA calls it “the window to the world.”
But in recent days, NASA shared such a shot, with the delightful image showing space station crew members Bob Hines and Jessica Watkins peering out from the Cupola. Note the presence of the external shutters that protect the Cupola’s windows from any tiny meteoroids and space debris that come its way. The shutters, which maneuver into place when the Cupola isn’t in use, also stop solar radiation from heating up the Cupola while at the same time preventing internal heat from escaping. You can see the shutters in action in the video below.
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