But it’s a slightly different situation for astronaut Don Pettit, who recently shared a video to X (formerly Twitter) showing how he changes the lens of his Nikon Z9 in zero gravity aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit shares mesmerizing images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from space, showcasing the event's immense scale and luminosity. The gathering of 450 million devotees is captured as a radiant spectacle visible from the International Space Station.

President Donald Trump took to social media this week to announce he had directed SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to “go get” two NASA astronauts who have been on a protracted stay at the International Space Station after their Boeing Starliner mission, which launched in June and was expected to last about eight days, ran into multiple technical issues.

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit recently shared stunning photos of the Mela from space on X. Taken from the International Space Station (ISS) at night, the images show the vast crowd illuminated under the night sky.

The four American astronauts aboard the ISS, including the Boeing Starliner crew, spoke to USA TODAY in an exclusive interview Tuesday.

The breathtaking images capture the radiant lights and vast gathering of devotees at Mahakumbh, showcasing it as a truly majestic spectacle. These space-shot photos underscore the sheer scale of this religious event, which continues to amaze people worldwide.

His perspective highlights the grand scale of the event, which has attracted millions of devotees from around the globe

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has shared mesmerizing images of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh from the International Space Station (ISS). The 69-year-old astronaut, who is famous for his astrophotography skills, is currently part of the Expedition 72 crew.

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showing how he changes the lens of his Nikon Z9 in zero gravity aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Pettit is known for his incredible orbital astrophotography, as well as his in-space ...

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NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has shared stunning images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from the International Space Station, showcasing the world’s largest spiritual gathering.