Thought you captured an epic shot of the Grand Canyon with your Go-Pro? Astronaut Jeff Williams, who holds the American record for the most days spent in space, just one-upped us all: The Expedition 48 Commander has been snapping photos of the National Parks and Monuments from lower Earth’s orbit. Enjoy these seven shots of some of our favorite natural wonders from around 250 miles up.
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7 Incredible Photos of the National Parks From Space
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