ISS astronaut reveals incredible image of the moon from orbit

It is a stunning new view of the moon - taken from a unique viewpoint. Posted to Twitter by @Astro_Alex, European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, this image shows our planet's Moon as seen from the International Space Station. He posted the stunning image to illustrate just how far astronauts aboard the ISS travel as they orbit the Earth. European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst posted the amazing image of the Moon as seen from the International Space Station. 'By orbiting the Earth almost 16 times per day, the #ISS crew travel the distance to the Moon and back – every day,' he said.