A mesmerising image of Mount Everest taken from the International Space Station (ISS) has captured the imagination of millions worldwide after NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared his breathtaking view of the Himalayas from orbit.

The image, which shows the towering peak of Everest and much of Nepal’s rugged landscape, has gone viral across social media platforms, reigniting awe for the world’s tallest mountain.

Pettit, a veteran astronaut and accomplished photographer , posted the picture on his official account with the caption: “Orbiting the Himalayas mountain range. Mount Everest is in this photo, with much of Nepal visible as well (sic).”

The photograph was taken during his most recent six-month scientific mission aboard the ISS, which concluded earlier this year after 220 days i

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