NASA launched live video stream from cameras on ISS: How to watch Earth from space online
ISS cameras allow you to see the Earth from space (photo: nasa.gov)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) offers live streaming from cameras on the International Space Station (ISS). This stream allows viewers to observe Earth from space online.
RBC-Ukraine reports on this initiative and where exactly to find the live stream.
In preparing the material, the following sources were used: spotthestation.nasa.gov, tumblr.com, YouTube channels of NASA and Space Videos.
Main features of NASA initiative
The International Space Station, operating continuously since 2000, orbits the Earth at an altitude of approximately 425 kilometers above the surface.
Real-time views from the ISS are transmitted through external cameras and advanced technologies.
NASA specifies that if a camera is unavailable for operational reasons for an extended period, a continuous loop of prerecorded Earth views with the caption Previously recorded will be displayed.
Additionally, during the 45-minute "night period" when the ISS passes into Earth's shadow, live footage is also unavailable. During these intervals, viewers are presented with prerecorded material.
How to watch Earth from space online
You can observe the planet Earth in real-time through live video streams available on the official YouTube channel of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Additionally, a similar live video broadcast is offered by the specialized YouTube channel, Space Videos. Here, even more information is available, including the current coordinates of the ISS, precise date and time, as well as the locations over which the space station is passing.
We previously mentioned that NASA is seeking astronauts for training and eventual missions to Mars, offering a salary of $152,000.
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