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‘When seen from space, there’s a sense that Earth is everything we have’: Booker winner

IndiaTimes Friday, 15 November 2024
In a conversation about her Booker Prize-winning novel 'Orbital,' author Samantha Harvey delved into the process of depicting Earth from the perspective of astronauts aboard the International Space Station. She highlighted the awe-inspiring beauty and fragility of our planet when viewed from space, emphasizing the importance of protecting our home.
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