The International Space Station was orbiting 263 miles above the Indian Ocean about to cross over the city lights of southern India, pictured with the island nation of Sri Lanka at center right, in this night time photograph. The atmospheric airglow is also viewed blanketing the Earth's horizon beneath a starry sky.
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The International Space Station was orbiting 263 miles above the Indian Ocean about to cross over the city lights of southern India, pictured with the island nation of Sri Lanka at center right, in this night time photograph. The atmospheric airglow is also viewed blanketing the Earth's horizon beneath a starry sky.