Luca Parmitano, pilot for the Artemis III mission, recalled witnessing the 'devastating' Black Summer bushfires from the International Space Station on January 12, 2020.

eastern Australia

Who

Luca Parmitano, Commander Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, Andre Douglas

What

When

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:04:39 GMT · 3h 11m ago

Where

eastern Australia ·

Why

Parmitano, then commander of the International Space Station, observed the extent of the bushfires which ravaged Australia's east coast.

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How this affects you

Mr. Parmitano uses his experience observing the bushfires from space as a 'blunt reality check' for humanity about climate change and the need for action. He will pilot the Artemis III mission, which aims to return humans to the moon in 2028.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-16/artemis-iii-luca-parmitano-recalls-bushfires-from-space/106800352
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