NASA Pays Tribute to Pelé with Glamorous Photo

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) paid a special tribute to the passing of Pelé, with a mesmerizing spiral galaxy in the constellation of the Sculptor that displays Brazil's flag colors.

The photo was posted on all of the space agency's social media accounts following the legendary player’s death.

The Sculptor is a massive yet mysterious object that is nearly 500 million light-years away from Earth.

"We mark the passing of the legendary Pelé, known to many as the king of the 'beautiful game.' This image of a spiral galaxy in the constellation Sculptor shows the colors of Brazil," NASA wrote in the image's caption

Nicknamed “The King”, Pelé won three World Cups with Brazil between 1958 and 1970. He was the only player in football history to achieve the milestone.

He scored a remarkable 77 goals in 92 games for the national team, a record that was equaled by Neymar at the 2022 World Cup.

The King had undergone treatment for colon cancer in 2021. Last month, he was hospitalized with multiple ailments.

Pelé’s health deteriorated as he was diagnosed with anasarca (general swelling), edemigemic syndrome (general edema), and a “decompensated heart failure.”