Astronaut Jeffrey Williams
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Astronaut Jeffrey Williams takes new photo of Israel from space
The American astronaut says he's 'been fascinated with this view considering it contains the vast majority of Biblical history.'
American astronaut Jeffrey Williams has captured a stunning photo of Israel and its neighbors from space.
“Every time we pass over, I have been fascinated with this view considering it contains the vast majority of Biblical history. My father—a high school history teacher—gave me a love and appreciation for history, and I have a special appreciation for that history,” Williams wrote on his Facebook account, where he posts regular snaps of Planet Earth from up above.
Israel from space (Photo: Jeffrey Willaims/NASA)
Williams, 58, a grandfather of three, arrived at the international space station a month ago and much like Scott Kelly—who recently returned home after an almost a year-long stay in space—supplies the residents of Earth with breathtaking pictures of our world.
This is the third time Williams has gone up to the international space station and has now broken the record for an American sojourn in space with 534 days, compared to Kelly’s 520 days, accumulated over two missions. Williams is expected to return to earth in September after half a year in space.
