In "GOING DOWN LIKE THE SUN" the astronaut holds on to a rusty old street sign, which points towards the sunset. The painting captures the feeling of something coming to an end, like a sunset marking the end of a day. The astronaut's pose and the worn-out sign both suggest a sense of resignation or acceptance that things must come to a close. Yet, there is also a sense of beauty in the image, as the vibrant colors of the sunset contrast with the dullness of the sign, reminding us that endings can be just as beautiful as beginnings.