‘Olympic games light up the night’: Pic of Tokyo taken from ISS wows people

Tokyo Olympics 2020: “The Olympic games light up the night,” reads a part of the caption shared along with the picture.

Published on: Jul 28, 2021, 14:41:31 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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The Internet is filled with different kinds of images of the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020. While some images show athletes trying to win medals in different competitions, others detail incidents related to the world's most celebrated sporting event. Now there is a latest inclusion to this list and we are sure that it is a picture you have never seen before. It is a nighttime view of Tokyo taken from the International Space Station (ISS).

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Nasa shared the image of Tokyo taken from ISS on Instagram. (Instagram/@nasa)

“The Olympic games light up the night,” reads the opening line of the caption shared along with the picture. “#Tokyo glows bright with the magic of the @Olympics in this image captured by @NASAAstronauts @Astro_Kimbrough from the vantage point of the International Space Station (@ISS),” it reads further.

Take a look at the incredible picture shared by Nasa:

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The post, since being shared some 12 hours ago, has gathered more than 5.3 lakh likes and the numbers are quickly increasing. It has also accumulated numerous comments from people.

“Amazing,” wrote an Instagram user. “Very beautiful,” expressed another. Many also shared heart emoticons to express their reactions.

What are your thoughts on the post shared by Nasa?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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