ITV is broadcasting live images of Earth from SPACE – these are five astonishing sights to watch for

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As a huge fan of ITV, I was already thrilled with all the Emmerdale updates, but this is amazing! They’ve just announced they’re teaming up with someone to show us live video of Earth, straight from the International Space Station. I can’t wait to see it!

Starting October 15th, ITVX will stream live, ultra-high-definition footage directly from the International Space Station (ISS), thanks to a partnership with space media company Sen and a camera installed on the European Space Agency’s Columbus module.

Don’t expect a gripping story, but you can look forward to beautiful scenery and a peaceful feeling of connection with the world around you. At least, that’s the hope!

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Sen was created to make space more accessible to everyone through video, according to its founder, Charles Black. He believes his experience with Asperger’s Syndrome helped him stay focused and determined enough to build the company and achieve his vision.

We’re thrilled to be working with ITV Studios to make our idea a reality, allowing people around the world to experience Earth from the unique perspective of astronauts.

Here are some amazing sights to watch for as the station floats by above you (traveling at 7.66 kilometers per second):

The Nazca lines in Peru

Okay, so I was reading about the Nazca Lines, and it’s wild! Back in the ’60s, people were totally convinced they were made by aliens – like, landing strips for spaceships. But now, most experts think they’re actually connected to what the ancient Peruvians believed about the gods and the stars. They dug these massive designs into the desert floor between 500 BC and 500 AD, probably as a way to honor their deities and map out their understanding of the cosmos.

The collection includes hundreds of images, primarily geometric designs, but also features animals like mammals, insects, birds, and fish.

The Great Barrier Reef

Wow, look at that incredible blue color! It’s all thanks to countless tiny coral polyps constantly working to pull minerals from the ocean and build their protective skeletons out of calcium carbonate.

The Great Barrier Reef is the vibrant, colorful home to fish and anemones that many of us remember from the movie *Finding Nemo*. It’s actually made up of 2,900 separate reefs and 900 islands, all located in the same area off the coast of Queensland, Australia.

The Pyramids at Giza

It’s a common myth that the Great Wall of China is visible from space, but it’s actually too thin to be seen. However, the Pyramids *can* be seen from space under the right conditions.

Satellites, which usually orbit much higher than the International Space Station, have captured images of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, known for its impressive 230-meter-by-230-meter base. This means there’s a chance ITVX’s broadcast could pick up images of your home – especially if you live in a very large, luxurious property.

The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is arguably the most impressive natural wonder in the United States – even more so than Niagara Falls, which is shared with Canada. This massive gorge in Arizona was carved out over millions of years by the Colorado River and plunges a full mile into the earth.

Grand Canyon National Park isn’t just the canyon itself; it also includes surrounding areas like the Kaibab National Forest, the Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument, and lands belonging to the Hualapai, Havasupai, and Navajo Nations.

The movie doesn’t show the famous final scene from *Thelma and Louise* actually being filmed at the Grand Canyon. Despite being associated with the location, it was actually shot at Dead Horse Point State Park in Utah.

Dubai’s palm islands

Dubai’s artificial islands are arguably the most impressive example of land reclamation globally. Construction began in 2001, requiring the movement of 110 million cubic meters of sand and rock into the Arabian Gulf.

Okay, so imagine this: there’s absolutely no foundation of steel or concrete anywhere. Instead of buildings, it’s just… endless beaches. And the landscape isn’t random – it’s all perfectly symmetrical, way more so than anything we had in the old city. It’s kinda weird, honestly.

You can see Space Live on ITVX from 15 October.

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2025-10-07 17:20