The balloon carrying the flag was sent to an altitude of 1,06,000 feet above the ground. “The flag is raised above the ground to commemorate the freedom fighters and to honor the people who are fighting hard for India’s pride every day,” India.com reported, quoting the company.
Business Today reported that the campaign was part of Har Ghar Tiranga, launched to celebrate India’s 75th year of independence.
Meanwhile, India is getting messages from space as it celebrates Independence Day. “Delighted to congratulate India on its 75th Independence Day. International agencies have been working with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on several space science missions for decades,” said astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti in a video from the International Space Center.
On Indian Independence eve I’m reminded of Indian diaspora that I might 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 pic.twitter.com/4eXWHd49q6
— Raja Chari (@Astro_Raja) August 14, 2022
Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari also hailed India. He recalled a long history of collaboration between NASA and ISRO.
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