Sunita Williams describes India’s view from the ISS. (Image credit: X)
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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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