Bob and Doug’s Perspective from Space

"The Space Dads" reflect on their time in space.

NASA Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley just returned to Earth after 63 days aboard the International Space Station. During their time in space, they continuously shared their perspective through images they took of our planet. Here, we’ve compiled the majority of those images for you to gaze at.

“I personally feel it’s our obligation to share what we see… to bring as much of the experience to everybody back on Earth."

NASA ASTRONAUT DOUG HURLEY

“If the weather at our splashdown location is right, next week at this time @SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Endeavour will no longer be docked to the front of @Space_Station. My family is excited! #LandAmerica”

Bob Behnken @AstroBehnken

“NASA astronauts Bob and Doug and give a thumbs up after the @SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour’s hatch was opened.”

@NASAHQphoto
DM2 Crew Dragon recovery
DM2 Crew Dragon recovery
Bob and Doug exit the Crew Dragon capsule after landing
DM2 Crew Dragon recovery

“Welcome home astronauts @Astro_Doug and @AstroBehnken, the first crew to complete a mission to the @Space_Station aboard a spacecraft commercially built and operated by @SpaceX, and the first crew to splash down since 1975!”

@NASAHQphoto

“Teams from @NASA & @SpaceX continue to monitor weather, but we’re still on track for departure this weekend. Looking forward to climbing back into Endeavour for our trip home. #LandAmerica”

Bob Behnken @AstroBehnken

“I never get tired of this view from the Cupola as our orbit transitions into night.”

Doug Hurley @Astrodoug

“I never get tired of this view from the Cupola as our orbit transitions into night.”

Doug Hurley @Astrodoug

“Today we kicked off a new series of droplet formation studies here on @Space_Station. Enabling research like this to continue is a prime example of why @Commercial_Crew was so important. Why are we here? #BecauseScience!”

Doug Hurley @Astrodoug

“Incredible colors as Namibia meets the Atlantic.”

Doug Hurley @Astro_Doug

“Two of the best ever Spacewalkers, each on their 10th EVA today. Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment @Astro_SEAL and @AstroBehnken!”

Doug Hurley @Astro_Doug

“Our beautiful Blue Marble.”

Doug Hurley @Astro_Doug

“First moments of sunrise from @Space_Station.”

Bob Behnken @AstroBehnken

“Mauritania on the Atlantic coast of Africa has stunning reds that always have me reaching for a camera.”

Bob Behnken @AstroBehnken
Bob Behnken photo of Africa from space
Bob Behnken photo of Africa from space
Bob Behnken photo of Africa from space
Bob Behnken photo of Africa from space

“The Quirimbas in Mozambique.”

Doug Hurley @Astro_Doug

“Night images of Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan.”

Doug Hurley @Astro_Doug

“Perth Australia at night. The land outside the city seems as dark as the Indian Ocean. And, thanks @astro_Pettit for encouraging all of the @NASA_Astronauts to pursue images of cities at night!”

Bob Behnken @AstroBehnken

“Lightning from above. The violet fringes are mesmerizing.”

Bob Behnken @AstroBehnken

“Sun glint as we pass over Baja.”

Doug Hurley @Astro_Doug

“The Sobradinho Reservoir and São Francisco River in Brazil.”

Doug Hurley @Astro_Doug

Florida, Cuba, and the Bahamas. Planet Earth, beautiful and round. #WednesdayWisdom”

Bob Behnken @AstroBenhken​

“Noctilucent or ‘night-shining’ clouds highlight Earth’s upper atmosphere at twilight.”

Doug Hurley @Astro_Doug

“This light blue ocean swirl caught my eye as we flew over the South Pacific.”

Doug Hurley @Astro_Doug

“@NASA_Astronauts have several tools to locate & identify places of interest on the ground. One feature on the “WorldMap” application we have onboard is simulating an out the window view. It’s spot on!”

Bob Behnken @AstroBenhken​

“Last night’s fireworks, for real. Because Science. #NEOWISE #comet”

Bob Behnken @AstroBenhken​

The view from Dragon today @Space_Station.”

Doug Hurley @Astro_Doug

“This is the first time in human history @NASA_Astronauts have entered the @Space_Station from a commercially-made spacecraft. @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug have finally arrived to the orbiting laboratory in @SpaceX’s Dragon Endeavour spacecraft.”

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Crew Dragon in space during DM2 mission

“Just awesome to be back in space and on @Space_Station!”

Bob Behnken @AstroBehnken

“When nerves and apprehension turn into exhilarating pride. #crewdragon #endeavour #falcon9”

Karen Nyberg @AstroKarenN

“Huge thank you to @NASA, @SpaceX, and America for making this possible!”

Bob Behnken @AstroBehnken

“Launch Day. In America. Again.”

Bob Behnken @AstroBehnken

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