NASA Astronaut Captures Stunning Image of Argentina's Andes Mountains from Space
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking photograph of Argentina's Andes Mountains and Lake Argentino from the International Space Station on May 6, 2026. The image showcases the snow-capped peaks of the Andes and the turquoise waters of Lake Argentino, located in Los Glaciares National Park in Santa Cruz Province. The photograph was taken as the space station orbited 269 miles above South America's Patagonia region. This image highlights the natural beauty of Argentina's landscape, emphasizing the high-altitude range of the Andes as the Southern Hemisphere approaches winter.