Expedition 16 Crew Portrait #2 — Full‑Colour 8"×10" Photo

A dynamic 8×10" official NASA portrait capturing the rotating lineup of astronauts who shaped Expedition 16, one of the most internationally diverse and operationally complex increments of the ISS era. Printed borderless on premium paper, this photograph is ideal for autograph collections, framed displays, or ISS‑timeline exhibits.

A Crew in Motion: The Expedition 16 Story

This portrait highlights the unique handover sequence that defined Expedition 16, showcasing the astronauts who would rotate through the station across the mission’s six‑month span.
Featured in the Portrait

•     Clay Anderson — Flight Engineer; on orbit since June, completing his long‑duration stay.
•     Dan Tani — Flight Engineer; launched on STS‑120 in October, replacing Anderson.
•     Léopold Eyharts (ESA) — Flight Engineer; joined in December to support Columbus module activation.
•     Garrett Reisman — Flight Engineer; replaced Eyharts in February 2008.
•     Peggy Whitson — Expedition 16 Commander; launched aboard Soyuz TMA‑11.
•     Yuri Malenchenko — Flight Engineer & Soyuz Commander (not pictured); launched with Whitson.

This portrait captures the evolving nature of ISS operations at a time when international modules, new systems, and rotating crews were transforming the station into a fully functioning orbital laboratory.

Why Collectors Value This Print
•     A rare portrait showing multiple incoming and outgoing crew members in one frame.
•     Perfect for autographing, matting, or pairing with Soyuz, Shuttle, or Columbus‑module memorabilia.
•     A strong addition to ISS‑era collections, especially those highlighting international cooperation.
•     Crisp, borderless finish with superior colour and detail compared to online previews.

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