But it’s a slightly different situation for astronaut Don Pettit, who recently shared a video to X (formerly Twitter) showing how he changes the lens of his Nikon Z9 in zero gravity aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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 shared stunning images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from the International Space Station, showcasing the world’s largest spiritual gathering.

A NASA astronaut captures the breathtaking sight of Maha Kumbh Mela from space, showcasing the world's largest human gathering illuminated against the night sky

The breathtaking images capture the radiant lights and vast gathering of devotees at Mahakumbh, showcasing it as a truly majestic spectacle. These space-shot photos underscore the sheer scale of this religious event, which continues to amaze people worldwide.

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.

The breathtaking photos showcase the massive scale of the pilgrimage, which has already drawn over 110 million people in its first 14 days.

His perspective highlights the grand scale of the event, which has attracted millions of devotees from around the globe

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit shares stunning images of Prayagraj glowing from space during the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious gat

While Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore’s situation is unusual, their return trip will be pretty routine, as they were already slated to fly home on a SpaceX capsule as part of a scheduled crew rotation.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday night he had asked Elon Musk's SpaceX to return two NASA astronauts from the International Space Station, who were already scheduled to fly back on a SpaceX capsule in March.