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NDTV
08-07-2025
- Science
- NDTV
Ciao Shux! Astrophotographers, Amateurs Capture ISS's Flight Over India
New Delhi: As the International Space Station flew over India, astrophotographers and amateurs alike turned their cameras to the skies, possibly mirroring the awe-filled gaze with which Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla must have been looking at his country from the cuppola of the orbital lab. While the football field-sized ISS passed over Delhi-NCR on Monday night, sightings will continue till July 12. Among the earliest glimpses of the ISS's passage over Delhi was captured by renowned astrophotographers Ajay Talwar and his wife Neelam Talwar. As the ISS flew over Delhi at a break-neck speed of 28,000 kilometers per hour, Mr Talwar, armed with his Canon camera and fish eye lens, manoeuvred conditions like cloudy skies to capture over 90 images, which were later stitched together to create one stunning composite image of the orbital lab from the Earth. India joins @ndtv for the Watch Party wave to astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla as he passes over India. This dramatic video is by @ajaytalwar & @TalwarNeelam Join in @Axiom_Space @isro Ciao Shux! Astrophotographers Amateurs Capture ISS's Flight Over India — Pallava Bagla (@pallavabagla) July 8, 2025 "It was a very proud moment for me when I looked up through the monsoon clouds that are prevalent in the National Capital Region. The faint brightness of the International Space Station appeared on the western horizon and steadily grew brighter and brighter as it approached the zenith. My camera was ready and it was continuously capturing this epic moment. I lovingly waved towards the space station while I wondered if Shubhanshu Shukla was looking at India," he told NDTV. Mr Shukla, nicknamed Shux by the Axiom-4 crew and the astronauts on the ISS, is India's first astronaut on the orbital lab. The ISS follows a special trajectory to complete multiple orbits of the Earth in a day. Several apps give its precise location, like NASA's Spot the Station app or the ISS Detector App. As per the Talwars, a stargazing couple that has been photographic celestial bodies for 25 years, patience is key when it comes to astrophotography. Mr Talwar recounted his first tryst with astrophotgraphy. "Although I have lost the slide, I still remember it vividly. I had gone to a place called Neb Sarai on the outskirts of Delhi in 1987 and exposed an entire film for a night. The slide film had 36 frames, but just a couple had stars visible in them," he said. The film was about to be disposed as it was found to not be exposed at all, but one frame shone through - one of a sky full of stars with a very evident Omega Centauri cluster. Mr Talwar stressed the role of patience in getting the perfect frame, a feat few could manage when he began photographing the skies 25 years ago. "In one night, the entire film of 36 frames would not even be complete, so you were forced to go out again a week or month later. Finally, the film would be complete and then you would go and get it developed. So you would get to see the fruits only about a month later and still run the risk of making a mistake," he said. Digital cameras, he said, changed the game. "You can preview your images instantly, make corrections and come back home with at least a few good shots. Even now, with advanced digital cameras, patience is required as you are photographing all night in some cases," he pointed out. The ISS fly over India repeatedly in the next few days and can be sighted streaking across the sky, often visible for as long as five to seven minutes. Here is quick guide to spot the ISS in IST: July 8: 4.59 am to 5.05 am; 7.59 pm to 8.06 pm; 9.38 pm to 9.41 pm July 9: 4.10 am to 4.16 am; 8.48 pm to 8.53 pm July 10: 3.22 am to 3.27 am; 4.58 am to 5.04 am; 7.59 pm to 8.05 pm July 11: 2.34 am to 2.36 am; 4.09 am to 4.15 am July 12: 7.59 pm to 8.03 pm Those who miss the sighting can have another shot between July 24 and August 1. By then, Mr Shukla and the Axion-4 crew will be back on Earth, if all goes per schedule. At NDTV, an active watch party is celebrating the success of 'India's Cosmic Leap' and several photographers have been sending their images. Among them is the capture by Dr Chrisphin Karthick, a scientist at Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Tamil Nadu's Kodaikanal. Another view of the ISS's passage over Delhi was by NDTV video journalist Azam Siddiqui. ISS Spotted over Delhi skies: The International Space Station (ISS), Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's home away from home, was captured on camera at 5:42 am on July 8, 2025, around skies over Delhi's Sainik Farms, using an iPhone 16. Courtesy: @azam24x7 — NDTV (@ndtv) July 8, 2025
India Today
08-07-2025
- Science
- India Today
You can spot Space Station flying with Shubhanshu Shukla from India. Here's how
Did you know that right now, an Indian is flying nearly 400 kilometers above us?Group Captain Shubhanshu 'Shux' Shukla has made history as the first Indian to live aboard the International Space Station (ISS).Launched on June 25 aboard the Axiom-4 mission, Shukla is orbiting Earth at a breathtaking speed of 28,000 km/hr, completing about 16 orbits every day. 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 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 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 Tuesday, Shukla contacted students at Isro's s North East Space Application Centre (NESAC) and told them about his life in 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 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 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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First Post
08-07-2025
- Science
- First Post
ISS carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to fly over India this week. How can you spot it?
If you step outside this week and look up, you might actually witness the International Space Station (ISS) gliding across the sky. The ISS, which has been orbiting Earth for over a quarter of a century, has aboard Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla read more Over the next few days, the ISS will be visible over various parts of India, giving skywatchers a rare chance to witness the orbiting lab that carries Shubanshu Shukla. Image courtesy: Isro Step outside this week and look up, you might just spot a bright dot silently gliding across the sky. It's not a plane, and definitely not a star, it's the International Space Station (ISS). And aboard it is Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, proudly representing India in space. Over the next few days, the ISS will be visible over various parts of the country, giving skywatchers a rare chance to witness the orbiting lab. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD While you may not be able to wave and get a wave back, but watching the ISS sail overhead is still a pretty special way to feel connected to India's growing space journey. Here's a quick guide on how you can catch a glimpse of it from right here on Earth. How to spot an ISS? The International Space Station is visible from Earth thanks to sunlight reflecting off its surface, similar to how we see the Moon. But unlike the Moon, it doesn't shine brightly enough to be visible during the day. Your best chance to spot it is just after sunset or shortly before sunrise, when the sky is dark, but the station is still lit by the sun. During these twilight hours, it appears as a bright, fast-moving light streaking across the sky, not blinking like an airplane, and definitely not as fast as a shooting star. The International Space Station is visible from Earth thanks to sunlight reflecting off its surface. File image/Isro On a clear evening, you might be able to watch it travel overhead for about five to seven minutes. But timing is everything. You won't need any fancy equipment to see it. No telescopes or binoculars required, just your eyes and a bit of planning. Several apps can help make the experience even easier. The ISS Detector app shows the station's exact location in real-time, and Nasa's Spot the Station app lets you know the next time it'll pass over your area. It even allows you to set a reminder or alarm for the next sighting time. When will ISS be visible in India? According to Nasa's Spot the Station app, the ISS will be visible from parts of India starting early morning on July 8, at around 4:59 am. It'll appear again that evening at 7:59 pm, and then once more at 9:38 pm. On July 9, it will show up around 4:10 am, and again at 8:48 pm. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD July 10 brings more chances, the ISS will be visible three times that day: 3:22 am, 4:58 pm, and 9:59 pm. On July 11, early risers might spot it at 2:34 am and again at 4:09 am. Finally, on July 12, the ISS will make its last pass over Indian skies, during this cycle, at 7:59 pm. In Kerala and parts of southern India, visibility may be especially good. For instance, the pass at 7:56 pm on July 6 offered observers nearly six and a half minutes of clear viewing. If clouds block your view this week, don't worry, the ISS will make another appearance from July 24 to August 1. However, by then, Shukla may have completed his mission and returned to Earth. What to know about the ISS & and why Shukla's journey matters The International Space Station (ISS) has been orbiting Earth since 1998. It's an enormous, football-field-sized space lab that travels around the planet at a staggering 28,000 kilometres per hour. At that speed, the ISS completes one orbit every 90 minutes, giving astronauts onboard the surreal experience of witnessing 16 sunrises and sunsets in a single Earth day. Built through a collaboration between the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada, the ISS stands as a symbol of international cooperation in science and exploration. Over the years, it has welcomed astronauts from 23 different countries and has supported more than 4,400 scientific experiments across fields like biology, physics, and technology. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This image provided by Nasa shows from second left, Poland's Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, Axiom Space's Peggy Whitson, India's Shubhanshu Shukla and Hungary's Tibor Kapu aboard the International Space Station. AP Now, it's home — at least temporarily — to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian Air Force officer to board the ISS. His presence marks a major milestone for India's space ambitions. Shukla, a seasoned fighter pilot, was chosen to join the international crew after undergoing intensive training with both Nasa and the Russian space agencies. During his time on the ISS, he's contributing to a range of important experiments, from studying how microgravity affects the human body to testing systems for long-duration spaceflight. These studies are crucial to shaping India's Gaganyaan mission and future plans for sending astronauts to the Moon. On June 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Shukla via video call and expressed the nation's pride. 'Today you are farthest from your motherland, but you are closest to the hearts of Indians,' the PM said. Shukla also shared a deeply moving thought when asked what it felt like to see Earth from space: 'From space, you don't see any borders. The Earth looks united. Bharat looks grand.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With input from agencies
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
International Space Station, the current home of Sudhanshu Shukla can be seen from naked eyes in Indian skies: Here's how to spot it
It's a proud moment for every Indian as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is now aboard the International Space Station (ISS), soaring above our skies, looking down at his homeland from space. And Indian's are about to witness the most surprising and beautiful moments of their lives as the ISS will be visible over India in the coming days. With a little planning and a clear sky, one can look up and 'wave at the stars'. Using NASA's free 'Spot the Station' app, even casual observers can witness this marvel of modern science from their backyards. Over the next few days, the International Space Station (ISS), which is currently home to India's astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, will fly over Indian skies multiple times, giving a rare chance for the public to spot this orbiting lab from Earth. Shukla appeals Indians to 'join in on his mission' Shukla has been making heartfelt appeals from space, inviting fellow Indians to "join in on his mission". With clear skies and just the right timing, anyone with a smartphone or even just a pair of curious eyes can witness this historic connection. Watch 16 Sunrises in a day aboard ISS! The ISS moves at a speed of 28,000 km/h and circles Earth every 90 minutes. That means it offers about 16 sunrises and sunsets daily for the astronauts on board. Spotting it from Earth, however, depends on catching it during twilight, just before sunrise or just after sunset, when the station reflects sunlight and shines like a fast-moving star across the sky. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Khuyến Mãi Tủ Lạnh và Lựa Chọn Tủ Lạnh 2-4 Cánh Giá Tốt Năm 2025 LocalPlan Tìm Ngay Undo Why is the ISS visible despite being so far? The ISS is visible because it reflects sunlight, but only during twilight hours, shortly after sunset or just before sunrise, when the sky is dark enough to see it shine. It moves quickly across the sky, like a bright, steady star with no blinking lights. What apps can you use to spot the ISS? Apps like NASA's Spot the Station and the ISS Detector make viewing accessible for all. These apps provide real-time alerts and detailed information like timing, duration, and direction of the ISS's path, making it easier than ever to track. Important dates and timings for spotting the ISS over India July 7: 8:48pm - 8:55pm July 8: 4:59am - 5:05am; 7:59pm - 8:06pm; 9:38pm - 9:41pm July 9: 4:10am - 4:16am; 8:48pm - 8:53pm July 10: 3:22am - 3:27am; 4:58am - 5:04am; 7:59pm - 8:05pm July 11: 2:34am - 2:36am; 4:09am - 4:15am July 12: 7:59pm - 8:03pm NASA's flight control team in Houston constantly monitors and updates the ISS's trajectory to ensure accuracy in public tracking tools. As a result, the apps remain incredibly precise and reliable. The ISS itself is a monument of international cooperation. Operated by the US, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada, the station has hosted astronauts from 23 countries and has supported more than 4,400 scientific experiments. India's participation is a significant step toward its goal of building its space station by 2035.
Mint
07-07-2025
- Science
- Mint
ISS with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to fly over THESE cities. Check date and time
The International Space Station, carrying the Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla as part of the Axiom-4 mission, will fly over India repeatedly in the next few days. Last Thursday, Shukla became the Indian astronaut with the longest stay in space, surpassing the record of his mentor Rakesh Sharma, who spent seven days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes in space as part of the Soviet Interkosmos programme in 1984. Shukla is on a 14-day mission to the International Space Station as part of a joint ISRO-NASA project. NASA's Spot the Station and ISS Detector apps can be used to check the ISS's current location. While the ISS Detector app shows you where the ISS is at the moment, NASA's app will tell you when you can next see it from your location. The app also allows you to set a reminder or alarm for the next sighting time. According to NASA's Spot the Station app, the ISS will be visible from India at 4:59 am on July 8 next. After that, it will be visible at 7:59 pm on the same day and then again at 9:38 pm. On July 9, it can be seen at 4:10 am and then at 8:48 pm. On July 10, ISS will be visible from the country three times: 3:22 am, 4:58 pm and 9:59 pm. On July 11, it can be seen at 2:34 am and 4:09 am. The ISS carrying Shukla will be last visible from India on July 12 at 7:59 pm. Last month, Shukla interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi from space and said that India looks 'very big and grand' from Space. 'Jab pehli baar Bharat ko dekha, Bharat sach mein bohat bhavya dikta hain, jitna ham map pe dekhten hain, usse kahin jyada bada (When we saw India for the first time, we saw that India looks very grand, very big, much bigger than what we see on the map),' Shukla said.
