Sultan Al Neyadi, a United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut currently stationed on the International Orbit Station (ISS) for six months, has shared a magnificent view of the Himalayas from orbit on his X account.
The snow-covered Himalaya images were described by Al Neyadi as “iconic landmarks of our planet’s rich nature.”
Al Neyadi shared the photographs on X, formerly known as Twitter. The mountains in both photographs are obscured by clouds. The stunning views have captivated everyone on the internet. He captioned the photo, “The Himalayas from Space.” These mountains, which are home to the Everest summit, the highest point above sea level on the planet, are emblematic monuments of our planet’s rich natural beauty.”
Since it was shared on the platform yesterday, the post has received over 44,000 views and 600 likes.
“Nature’s grand masterpiece on full display,” one person said.
Amazing work, brother. “Thank you so much for continuing to send us these beautiful photos of our blue giant sphere of life,” another user commented.
“That is what I see in you, Sultan, the highest level of intelligence like the height of the Everest summit,” said one.
“These are truly grand photographs!” stated a fourth user.
In May, Al Neyadi posted a stunning shot of Dubai at night. He shared photos of the Jumeirah Village Circle, Jebel Ali, and other Dubai neighborhoods, including the city’s famed Palm Jumeirah. “Dubai shines almost as bright as the stars up here,” wrote the astronaut in the post’s caption.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, also tweeted the captivating image on his Twitter account. He characterized the image as “an incredible photograph of Dubai taken by Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi.” In addition, he stated that the image “paints a picture of the nation’s extraordinary achievements both on Earth and beyond.”
