Windows on Earth

[2] In addition, the tool has been selected by NASA to help astronauts identify targets for photography from the International Space Station (ISS).

[3][4] The program simulates the view of Earth as seen from a window aboard the ISS, in high-resolution, photographically accurate colors and 3D animations.

[12][13] Garriott remained on board the station for 10 days, conducting educational and scientific programs and experiments.

[14] After the mission, Richard's photographs, along with ones taken by his astronaut father Owen Garriott, who flew on Skylab 3 (1973) and STS-9 (1983), were made available to the public through Windows on Earth.

[14] In May 2012, NASA selected Windows on Earth as the new tool to help astronauts identify targets for photography from the ISS.

Astronaut, Susan Helms, looking out the window on the International Space Station
Screen capture from Windows on Earth showing the coast of Peru with three marked targets, orbital track, and the 10-minute look-ahead.
On the International Space Station , Richard Garriott used the Windows on Earth software to identify targets for Earth photography.