To welcome the year 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) shared a stunning timelapse video of Earth from space, captured by astronaut Andreas Mogensen aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The never-before-seen footage shows Earth from various angles as the ISS orbits the planet, revealing breathtaking views of our blue planet.
The video, shared on ESA’s Instagram account, garnered close to 12,500 likes and 285,000 views within 19 hours. The ESA captioned the post, “Happy New Year, Earth! With this timelapse captured from the ISS by our astronaut Andreas Mogensen, we want to wish you a peaceful, safe and exciting year 2024! May the new year be full of grand adventures and opportunities! We’ll keep bringing the wonders of the universe and Earth to the palm of your hands.”
Internet users expressed their awe and appreciation for the video, with comments ranging from “amazing” and “cool” to expressions of gratitude for sharing the breathtaking footage.
ESA, an international organization with 22 member states, plays a crucial role in shaping Europe’s space capability, conducting research about Earth and beyond, and developing satellite-based technologies and services. The organization’s mission aims to benefit not only the citizens of Europe but the world at large.
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