
Lago San Martín in Chile’s Patagonia region
iss075e0088834 (Sept. 5, 2026) --- Lago San Martín, with its long, narrow arms, extends into glacially carved valleys in Chile’s Patagonia region, a landscape known for its year‑round harsh, windy, and cold climate. The International Space Station was orbiting 272 miles above South America when this photograph was taken. Credit: NASA/Jessica Meir