"Hello from above our magnificent planet Earth. The perspective is truly awe-inspiring.... I have seen some incredible sights: lightning spreading over the Pacific, the Aurora Australis lighting up the entire visible horizon ... the crescent moon setting over the limb of Earth. Every orbit we go over a slightly different part of the Earth. Whenever I do get to look out, it is glorious. Even the stars have a special brightness. I've seen my 'friend' Orion several times. ... I feel blessed to be here representing our country and carrying out the research of scientists around the world. ...Thanks to many of you who have supported me and my adventures throughout the years. This was definitely one to beat all. I hope you could feel the positive energy that beamed to the whole planet as we glided over our shared planet. Love to all, Laurel." -- Mission Specialist Laurel Clark, e-mail to family and friends during space shuttle flight STS-107.
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