The Earth in 4K: Expeditions 67-68 | International Space Station

The Earth in 4K:  Expeditions 67-68 | International Space Station

The people who have been to Earth orbit for the rare opportunity to see our home planet from an entirely different angle say this blue marble in space is really quite beautiful and awe-inspiring when seen from 250 miles straight up.  Here is your chance to see if you agree. These ultra-high definition video scenes, captured between March 2022 and March 2023 during the International Space Station’s Expeditions 67 and 68, let you imagine yourself as a station crew member with an hour off duty and nothing better to do than look out the window as the world, literally, passes by.

"The overview effect is a cognitive shift in awareness reported by some astronauts during spaceflight, often while viewing the Earth from outer space. It is the experience of seeing first-hand the reality of the Earth in space, which is immediately understood to be a tiny, fragile ball of life, 'hanging in the void', shielded and nourished by a paper-thin atmosphere. The effect may also invoke a sense of transcendence and connection with humanity as a whole, from which national borders appear petty." 

The term and concept were coined in 1987 by American author, Frank White, who explored the theme in his book The Overview Effect — Space Exploration and Human Evolution.

(Source: Wikipedia)

Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Duration: 53 minutes

Release Date: April 21, 2023

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