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In partnership with the European Space Agency, NASA filmed the first video of this type, Ultra High Definition Video (UHD) 8K, from the International Space Station.
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NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold uses the new 8K camera aboard the International Space Station.(Photo: NASA)

These views transmitted from space to Earth begin to be much more spectacular.

NASA released the first 8K video from space, capturing astronauts aboard the International Space Station while they lived, worked, and did research.

The 8K camera can shoot at resolutions ranging from conventional high definition television to 8K, or video quality four times higher than 4K.

The RED camera used on the ISS is similar to that used in Hollywood movies, including the trilogy "The Hobbit" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2".

"We are delighted to embrace new technologies that enhance our ability to engage our audience in space station research," said David Brady, chief scientist for the International Space Station Program Science Program. a statement.

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For a complete experience, users must watch the video on a computer screen or screen that supports 8K video. However, NASA says that even if you do not have an 8K screen, the video will still support higher quality playback than lower resolution videos.

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