Celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in space: Flag unfurled above Earth; greetings from ISS
To celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Indian flag was unfurled about 30 kilometres above the earth. The "tricolor" was sent to an altitude of 1,06,000 feet above the planet on a hot air balloon by a firm called Space Kidz India.
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New Delhi, August 16: As India was celebrating its 76th Independence on August 15, the country and other parts of the world were embraced in the hue of the tricolor. The celebration was not limited to the globe but the enthusiasm had reached space too.
To celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Indian flag was unfurled about 30 kilometres above the earth. The 'tricolor' was sent to an altitude of 1,06,000 feet above the planet on a hot air balloon by a firm called Space Kidz India. This initiative was part of the government's "Har Ghar Tiranga', Campaign under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The unfurling of the flag above earth "is a mark of respect and tribute to all the freedom fighters and pride to people who are struggling hard to make India Proud everyday," said the firm in a statement.
It should be reminded that Space Kids India was in the news recently when the ISRO's small satellite launch vehicle took its maiden flight about a week ago. The launch, however, was not successful.
Meanwhile, Indian American Astronaut Raja Chari also greeted the people of the country by posting a photo of the Indian national flag at the International space station. The photo also shows Earth in the background.
"On Indian Independence eve I'm reminded of Indian diaspora that I could see from @Space_Station where my immigrant father's home town of Hyderabad shines bright. @nasa is just 1 place Indian Americans make a difference every day. Looking forward to @IndianEmbassyUS celebration," Mr Chari said.