You can spot Space Station flying with Shubhanshu Shukla from India. Here's how
What makes this even more exciting is that the ISS, carrying Shukla, is visible to the naked eye from many parts of India. It appears as a bright, fast-moving star crossing the night sky, offering a rare chance for stargazers to connect with India's expanding role in space exploration.advertisementWHEN TO SPOT SPACE STATION FROM INDIAAccording to NASA's Spot the Station app, the ISS will be visible from India multiple times this week:July 8: 4:59 am, 7:59 pm, and 9:38 pmJuly 9: 4:10 am and 8:48 pmJuly 10: 3:22 am, 4:58 pm, and 9:59 pmJuly 11: 2:34 am and 4:09 amJuly 12: 7:59 pm (final visibility from India for this mission)HOW TO WATCH SPACE STATION FROM INDIA?For those eager to catch a glimpse, apps like NASA's Spot the Station, Heavens-Above, and ISS Tracker provide precise timings and directions, making it easy to track the station as it zips overhead.While the ISS looks like a tiny dot to the naked eye, using a telescope can offer a more detailed view. Watching it glide across the sky is a humbling reminder of the vastness of space and India's growing footprint in this frontier.On Tuesday, Shukla contacted students at Isro's s North East Space Application Centre (NESAC) and told them about his life in space.Connecting directly from the International Space Station (ISS), Shukla shared firsthand experiences about the unique challenges of living, and sleeping in space, offering inspiration and practical advice to India's next generation of space explorers.As Shukla orbits high above, millions of Indians are looking up with pride and hope. This is not just a moment for space enthusiasts—it's a national celebration.So, tonight, head to your rooftop, look up, and wave at the sky. India is truly among the stars now.- EndsMust Watch
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