The first 8K ultra HD video from space will make you believe you're in orbit

Touch the void.
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Miriam Kramer
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The first 8K ultra HD video from space will make you believe you're in orbit
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Most of us will never get to space, but at least we have videos that show us what it's like to touch the void.

New footage from the International Space Station taken in 8K ultra high-definition shows off a hurricane, the moon, and even science experiments in a brand new light.

The video was captured by RED's Helium 8K camera, and it marks the first time 8K footage has been captured from the space station, according to NASA.

"This new footage showcases the story of human spaceflight in more vivid detail than ever before," NASA's Dylan Mathis said in a statement.

"The world of camera technology continues to progress, and seeing our planet in high fidelity is always welcome. We're excited to see what imagery comes down in the future."

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Miriam Kramer

Miriam Kramer worked as a staff writer for Space.com for about 2.5 years before joining Mashable to cover all things outer space. She took a ride in weightlessness on a zero-gravity flight and watched rockets launch to space from places around the United States. Miriam received her Master's degree in science, health and environmental reporting from New York University in 2012, and she originally hails from Knoxville, Tennessee. Follow Miriam on Twitter at @mirikramer.


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