In a mesmerizing video shared on YouTube, an animation vividly portrays the remarkable velocity at which the International Space Station (ISS) traverses through space.
While the ISS is commonly observed orbiting the Earth, it is often overlooked how swiftly it journeys across the cosmos.
The animation, which simulates a lower-altitude view from the ISS, provides a captivating depiction of its speed, leaving viewers in awe.
The video prompted numerous users to express their astonishment at the ISS's velocity, while also inspiring profound reflections on humanity's place in the vast expanse of the universe.
One person said: We should all be thankful for the bravery of the astronauts who daringly flew the ISS at such a low altitude just to give us this amazing footage.
A second wrote: If you can spot it at night, it's really amazing how quickly it goes from horizon to horizon.
While a third commented: Now consider that Voyager 1 has been travelling at more than twice this speed for over 45 years, and has only just left the Solar System.
Massive respect for the camera man that put his life on the line and managed to keep up. What a man to look up too.... well if you can spot him. Another added.
Another said: I always thought about things like this like what speeds of planes and satellites would be like when put into perspective at ground level. Really great videos!.
Someone else said: I’ve been lucky enough to see it float overhead a few times. It’s like a bright moving star. I’ve seen satellites too . Cool stuff.
Someone else said: I actually wouldn't mind seeing footage just of the planet rotating below from this view and explore a part of the earth every 90 minutes
Someone added: This only makes me appreciate the size of the Earth even more. The fact that mountains are only in frame for a fraction of a second and it would take an hour and a half version of this video to complete one circle is crazy to me. We are so tiny. Next you're gonna tell me the Sun actually is a happy baby's face and our true overlords are the Teletubbies
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