VIEW 1:
Usually alternates between aft and downwards
pointing cameras. During 'loss of signal' periods,
viewers may see a blue or black screen. Can sometimes
provide spectacular views of lightning or city lights
below.
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VIEW 2:
Usually alternates between forward, hull and
internal cameras, sometimes with audio of the crew and
Mission Control. Since the station orbits the Earth
every 90 minutes, it experiences a sunrise or a sunset
every 45 minutes.
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