NASA Astronaut Tweets Picture Of Minneapolis From Space
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Ever wonder what Minneapolis looks like from space? Well, wonder no longer!
On Tuesday morning, NASA astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren tweeted the photo of Minneapolis from the International Space Station.
Looking great Minneapolis! And a warm hello to my friends and colleagues @HennepinMedical! pic.twitter.com/Toqppcv9Gz
— Kjell Lindgren (@astro_kjell) September 22, 2015
In 2005, Lindgren worked at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis for his chief resident year in emergency medicine.
The hospital responded, too.
Hi Dr. Lindgren! We're all cheering for you and your crew! Thanks for the shout out! https://t.co/5ch692jUwG
— Hennepin Healthcare (@HennepinHC) September 22, 2015
Taiwan-born Lindgren is on his first space mission, Expedition 44, which objectives include "human research, biology and biotechnology, astrophysics research, physical science investigations and education activities", according to NASA.