An astronaut floating above a stunning alien landscape captured by a drone, with advanced scientific equipment showcasing cutting-edge technology in astronomy research.

An astronaut of South Asian descent, suspended in zero gravity above an alien landscape of towering mushroom-shaped rock formations, jellyfish-like trees, and rivers of liquid neon. The scene is captured from the perspective of an autonomous drone, outlined by small blinking LED lights. Spread around are various pieces of advanced scientific equipment, portraying the pinnacle of contemporary astronomy research. These include a radio telescope, a portable planetarium, an array of high-power telescopes, all glinting under the surreal, multi-colored alien sky.