Orbit: NASA Astronauts Photograph the Earth

More than 170 spectacular full-color photographs of the Earth taken from space capture the natural forces that have shaped the planet, the vast and fragile beauty of the planet's ecosystems, and human impact on Earth.

Collects many of the most visually significant photographs taken during the first forty-one years of orbital space travel, in a volume that reflects the achievements of the space program, the natural wonders of the planet, and the consequences of pollution. 223 pp.