The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA, in English) launched a new high-definition channel that transmits images of the Earth in real time from space, an ideal experience for astronomy fans and those curious about space.
It is a streaming called “Space Live” (live space) that broadcasts live from the International Space Station (ISS)modular station located in low Earth orbit.
“Space Live” can be followed live via streaming. It can be found on NASA’s official YouTube channel. It has been broadcasting live and in high definition since last September 9 and is still active. This Wednesday, October 22, more than 21,000 users connected to the broadcast were registered around 11:00 p.m.
According to what was reported by the organization, The images broadcast by this means are taken from an external camera mounted on the Harmony module of said station. “The camera looks forward at an angle that allows you to see the International Docking Adapter 2,” NASA adds in the description of the live.
At the same time, it makes a clarification about the images that are transmitted through this medium. “If the Harmony module’s camera is unavailable for operational reasons for an extended period, a continuous loop of recorded Earth images will be displayed with the legend ‘Previously recorded’,” he points out.
Everything you need to know about the ISS
This station was the result of a program that aims to bring together international flight crews, multiple launch vehicles, globally distributed launch and flight operations, training, engineering and development facilities, communications networks, and the international scientific research community.
The ISS orbits the Earth about 264 miles above the Earth’s surface. It is a microgravity laboratory where science, research and human innovation give way to new technologies and scientific advances impossible to achieve on Earth.
It was developed and built between 1984 and 1993 with the collaboration of space agencies from 15 countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan and some European countries. It has been in orbit for more than 25 years and has been continuously occupied since the end of 2000. Since then, it has received more than 280 astronauts.
The orbital laboratory expanded to the size of an American football field. In this way, it can accommodate more than 260 people from 21 countries, making up more than 60 expeditions.
The expected lifespan of the International Space Station has been extended several times. Much of this construction is modular, so as parts and systems wear out, new parts are released to replace or expand the originals. This will remain an operational laboratory and orbiting outpost until at least 2030.