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Manicouagan Crater

river and snowy landscape with circular feature visible
Source: International Space Station
Published: April 24, 2019
Historical Date: April 11, 2019

The International Space Station was orbiting 258 miles above Canada when an Expedition 59 crew member photographed Manicouagan Crater (right center) and the St. Lawrence River in Quebec.

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