Pettit is a veteran of two long-duration stays aboard the ISS, and is currently undertaking his third. On September 11 2024 Pettit flew to space on Soyuz MS-26 commanded by Aleksey Ovchinin, and with Ivan Vagner to join the crew of Expedition 71 and 72 for a 6-month mission.

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.

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has stunned the internet with breathtaking images of the Maha Kumbh Mela from space.

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit recently shared breathtaking images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela taken from the International Space Station (ISS). In his post on X (formerly Twitter), Pettit remarked: "2025 Maha Kumbh Mela Ganges River pilgrimage from the ISS at night.

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.

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit shared stunning images of the Maha Kumbh Mela from the ISS, highlighting the massive gathering of over 110 million devotees. This sacred festival, occurring every 12 years,

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.

Prayagraj: In a stunning display of technological advancement and spiritual significance, NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has shared on social media two .

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit shares breathtaking images of Prayagraj illuminated during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, capturing the world's largest human gathering from space.

Largest Human Gathering Is Well Lit' NASA Astronaut Shares Image Of Maha Kumbh 2025 From Space—PICS NASA astronaut Donald Pettit shared stunning photos of Prayagraj lit up for

The astronaut, 69, described the photos as a view of the '2025 Maha Kumbh Mela Ganges River pilgrimage' from the ISS. He highlighted the scale of the event, noting, 'The largest human gathering in the world is well lit'.

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