ISS Astronauts Capture Los Angeles Fireworks on July 4 for America's 250th Birthday

3 articles · Updated · Space.com · Jul 6

A 15-second video from the International Space Station showed hundreds of fireworks displays flashing across Los Angeles as the station passed overhead on July 4.
NASA said the celebration was bright enough to be visible from orbit, where seven Expedition 74 crew members are currently living and working.
Three of those astronauts are Americans—Jack Hathaway, Jessica Meir and Chris Williams—alongside ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot and three Russian cosmonauts.
NASA also marked the 250th anniversary with "America 250" branding on the Artemis 2 Space Launch System and with July 4 weekend flyovers in the Washington area.

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