Sunita Williams Describes India's 'Spectacular' Night View From Space

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Moneycontrol•23-01-2026, 11:35
Sunita Williams Describes India's 'Spectacular' Night View From Space
- •American astronaut Sunita Williams shared her experience of viewing India from the International Space Station (ISS) on Raj Shamani’s podcast.
- •She noted that capturing India from orbit can be challenging due to haze, but it's 'awesome' depending on the weather.
- •Williams described India at night as 'pretty spectacular,' with cities illuminated by white lights forming a connected pattern, resembling nerves.
- •She observed a more connected light pattern during her last ISS visit, a change from previous missions.
- •During the day, Williams highlighted the 'amazing' colors and the 'absolutely amazing' Himalayas, noting the visible geological plate movements.
Why It Matters: Sunita Williams finds India 'spectacular' from space, especially at night with its connected city lights.
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