# Stellar Shots from Space Astronauts Become Photographers at the International Space Station By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astronauts-photographers-international-space-station References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/International_Space_Station--Pic--Gear.html) These photos prove that astronauts can also be skilled photographers millions of miles away in space. These aerial shots were taken by the spacemen at the International Space Station. Check out the gallery to see more of Earth from a different perspective. Don't you think the pictures of clouds in the first few photographs look like an exploded bomb? **Implications** - Ever since the first pictures of the earth from space started showing up in the 1960's, people all over the world have been fascinated at this truly unbelievable perspective of our planet. As [space flight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-center-houston) becomes increasingly common, it goes without saying that more and more astronauts will be encouraged to capture our earth from orbit. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if organizations like [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-nasa-app) started creating entire departments devoted to spaceflight shutterbugging. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Space Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to capture unique perspectives of Earth from space as space flight becomes more common. - **Astronaut Artists:** Astronauts becoming skilled photographers and creating stunning aerial shots from the International Space Station. - **Earth's Beauty From Space:** Growing fascination with capturing and sharing images of Earth from orbit. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photographers specializing in aerial shots from space. - **Aerospace:** Space agencies and companies involved in space exploration and travel. - **Social Media:** Platforms for sharing and experiencing the beauty of Earth as seen from space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR Space Agency Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-nasa-app.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Artificial Meteor Shower Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meteor-shower-display.md) - [Immersive Space Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-light.md) - [Space-Themed Postal Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-postal-stamp.md) - [Space-Breaching Mirrorless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-universal-lunar-camera.md) - [AI Travel Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos.md) - [Exclusive Luxurious Spaceflight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-space-perspective.md) - [Creative Imaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pic-2-planet.md)