Sultan Al Neyadi captures Sahara sandstorm from space

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Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has shared another insight into his life aboard the International Space Station. 

Al Neyadi who is part of the longest Arab space mission to date showed his passion for photography during Earth observation, capturing a breathtaking shot - that can only be witnessed from space. 

In the photo you can see a dramatic sandstorm, sweeping across the enchanting Sahara desert.

He said in the post "From so far away, I am constantly reminded of the beauty of our planet".


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