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Tiranga in space: Flag unfurled above Earth; greetings from ISS| Videos
India Independence Day 2022: Greetings have been pouring from all across the world as India marks 75 years of freedom.
The hues of tricolour are being embraced far and wide, and not just in India, as the country celebrates 75 years of independence. With the country looking back at the journey of 75 years of freedom on the Independence Day, not just nations across the globe but the enthusiasm has reached space too.
A video has been shared by the Space Kids India - an aerospace organization “creating young scientists for the country”, according to its website - which highlights that with the help of a special Nano-Satellite Launch Vehicle (NSLV)-Balloon launch, tricolour was unfurled “30 km near space”.
Space Kids India was in the news recently when the ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle took its maiden flight about a week ago. The launch - which was carrying a satellite developed by 750 girl students linked to Space Kids India - however, was not successful.
Meanwhile, the ISRO on Saturday tweeted another video of greetings from the International Space Station to mark India @ 75.
European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti5’s message congratulating India was shared. “For decades, many international organizations have collaborated with India for many space missions. And that cooperation continues today,” she is heard saying in the clip, referring to the Earth Science Mission that will help in getting a better understanding of climate change.
Another video was shared by the space agency of Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari’s congratulatory message.
In a separate tweet, the Indian-American astronaut - along with some pictures - wrote: "On Indian Independence eve I’m reminded of the Indian diaspora that I could see from @Space_Station where my immigrant father’s home town of Hyderabad shines bright. @nasa is just 1 place Indian Americans make a difference every day. Looking forward to @IndianEmbassyUS celebration (sic).”
To this, Indian envoy in the US, Taranjit Singh Sandghu, had replied saying, "Tiranga 🇮🇳 in space ! Indeed Indian Diaspora is a vital link in India-US partnership.”
