Here's The First Instagram Post From The International Space Station

Nicely done, Steven Swanson.

Here's the view from the observation dome.

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Or if you prefer, the Cupola.

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This is the observatory module of the International Space Station (ISS). Its seven windows are used to conduct experiments, dockings and observations of Earth.

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Previously, of course, Commander Chris Hadfield made awesome use of Twitter on the ISS.

Chris Hadfield @Cmdr_Hadfield

Earth, Moon and Soyuz: Kevin Ford took this picture as we approached Station last week. Science fiction into fact.

03:21 PM - 31 Dec 2012

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Earth, Moon and Soyuz: Kevin Ford took this picture as we approached Station last week. Science fiction into fact.

03:21 PM - 31 Dec 12ReplyRetweetFavorite

Chris Hadfield @Cmdr_Hadfield

Festooned with antennae, our Soyuz, just a minute before docking with the Space Station. Just beautiful!

09:59 PM - 30 Dec 2012

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Festooned with antennae, our Soyuz, just a minute before docking with the Space Station. Just beautiful!

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Chris Hadfield @Cmdr_Hadfield

Weightless water. This picture is fun no matter what direction you spin it.

10:33 PM - 27 Jan 2013

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Weightless water. This picture is fun no matter what direction you spin it.

10:33 PM - 27 Jan 13ReplyRetweetFavorite

And let's not forget his cover of "Space Oddity" - which has been viewed 21 million times.

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