Atlanta Shines: Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. | International Space Station

Atlanta Shines: Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. | International Space Station

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthplace, Atlanta, Georgia, is seen on January 20, 2013, in this image from the International Space Station as it flew approximately 240 miles above the city.

NASA honors Dr. King’s life and legacy by expanding mission equity, engaging in public service, and sharing knowledge for the benefit of all humanity.

One of the Expedition 34 crew members aboard the International Space Station, flying at an altitude of approximately 240 miles, photographed this vertical night view of the metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia.

Learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/15-year-battle-martin-luther-king-jr-day

An international partnership of space agencies provides and operates the elements of the  International Space Station (ISS). The principals are the space agencies of the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada. The ISS has been the most politically complex space exploration program ever undertaken.

Follow crew updates at: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/

Learn more about the important research being operated on Station:

https://www.nasa.gov/iss-science 

For more information about STEM on Station:

https://www.nasa.gov/stemonstation

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Education

Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Image Date: Jan. 20, 2013

Release Date: Jan. 13, 2023

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