NASA has shared an image of India from 100 kilometres up, showcasing its unique and vibrant culture and beauty. The stunning images taken by various satellites and astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) offer a rare glimpse of India.
NASA has captured several stunning images of India’s diverse landscapes from space.
Here are the 5 most notable images:
1Hugli River: The image of the Hooghly River, a tributary of the Ganges, was captured on March 29, 2002. The photograph captures the different shades of blue in the river, which were produced due to different amounts of sediment.
2. India on Diwali nightA striking image taken on November 6, 2013, shows the nation on the day of the ‘Festival of Lights’.
3. Sambha Laker: The photograph of India’s largest inland saltwater lake, Sambhar Lake, was captured by the International Space Station on September 30, 2018. The image defines the unique shape of the lake, surrounded by an arid landscape.
4. Palk Strait:The Palk Strait, which separates India and Sri Lanka, was captured by NASA’s Aqua satellite on July 23, 2018. The image vividly shows the narrow waterway of the historic trade route connecting the two countries.
5. Thar Desert:The image photographed on December 15, 1999 reveals the dry landscape characterized by dunes and sparse flora that extends throughout the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjaband Haryana.
India celebrates first National Space Day
On August 23, India celebrates its first National Space Day. This day marks an important milestone in India’s journey in space exploration as the nation commemorates the successful soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission’s Vikram lander on the lunar surface, exactly a year ago. This achievement not only made India the fourth nation in the world to land a rover on the Moon, but also made it the first to reach the Moon’s south polar region, putting the country at the forefront of space exploration.
The theme for the inaugural National Space Day is “Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga”, which highlights the broader impact of space exploration on society. This theme highlights how advancements in space technology can improve the quality of life on Earth, from satellite communication to disaster management and beyond.
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