On February 4, 2025, NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared a remarkable photograph of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, captured from the International Space Station. The image showcases the 828-meter skyscraper illuminated against the night sky of Dubai, highlighting its architectural grandeur.
Pettit, known for his astrophotography, posted the image on social media with the caption, "Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building from space." This photograph adds to his collection of stunning visuals of Earth taken from space.
The Burj Khalifa, designed by the Chicago-based firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, took six years to complete and features a mix of commercial, residential, and hospitality spaces. Pettit has a rich background in space exploration, having completed multiple missions since his first flight in 2003. His latest mission involved launching aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft in 2024.
This captivating image not only emphasizes human achievement in architecture but also offers a unique perspective of our planet from above.