The incredible view of a rocket launch … from space

Not many of us will get a chance to see a rocket launch live from this angle in our lifetimes, but at least we can see the photos.

European astronaut Alexander Gerst managed to photograph the launch of three new crewmembers to the International Space Station from his post aboard the orbiting laboratory.

The pictures, taken Monday, show the Soyuz rocket carrying the three new space station residents as it ascends to orbit just after launch.

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