That would sure be a great view! (But stars can't be seen at the same time)
I'm not sure if the cupola will be included to the station (after Columbia).
Note that the view is tremendous because there's a planet down below! Because you're turning around in orbit. you're not on your way somewhere. True, Earth orbting astronauts do see the Moon as a 3D object, someting we can't through current TV pictures.
So far, floating inside the flight deck of the Shuttle, offered an almost similar view.
Technology (cameras) is getting better and better to enable us to get the same viewing experience as the astronauts (IMAX Movies).
Our eyes are limited and will remain so, but technology isn't stopping.
Raoul
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