First NASA astronaut to paint in space launches exhibition

Saturday, 28 May 2016 00:00

The first NASA astronaut to ever paint in space has launched a new art exhibition on the Isle of Man.

Nicole Stott spent 104 days on both the Space Shuttle and International Space Station during her career.

Her paintings and photography share her impressions of Earth and spacecraft during her time living and working in space.

The exhibition - Around the World in 90 Minutes: An Astronaut's Perspective - is running at the Sayle Gallery until June 26th.

Nicole - who's now a full-time artist and motivational speaker - says she's hoping to inspire people:

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