Stunning ISS Video Captures Crew Dragon at Dawn with Milky Way Backdrop

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A mesmerizing video from the International Space Station (ISS) shows SpaceX's Crew Dragon Freedom docked against the backdrop of the Milky Way, which fades as sunlight reflects off the spacecraft. The ISS, orbiting Earth at 260 miles altitude, experiences 16 sunrises and sunsets daily. Crew Dragon Freedom, part of SpaceX's Crew-9 mission, arrived at the ISS on September 29, carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. The spacecraft was relocated to allow a view of the Milky Way, highlighting the captivating nature of space exploration.
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