‘City of Lights’ Paris dazzles in photos taken from space as Olympics kick off
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘City of Lights’ Paris dazzles in photos taken from space as Olympics kick off

Hindustan Times  

The City of Lights lived up to its name as the 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off on Friday. Nighttime photos taken from the International Space Station show how Paris received a glow-up thanks to the Olympic Games. The rain-soaked opening ceremony saw Olympic teams parading down the River Seine in boats, marking the first time an Olympics opening ceremony took place outside a stadium. City of Lights As the Paris Olympics opening ceremony concluded, the International Space Station shared two photos of Paris as seen from space. “Paris, where the 2024 #Olympics just kicked off, dazzles in these nighttime photos taken from the International Space Station,” the International Space Station captioned the photos.

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AP PHOTOS: With the Paris Games as their canvas, people are enjoying the City of Light
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AP PHOTOS: With the Paris Games as their canvas, people are enjoying the City of Light

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NASA Shares Breathtaking Photo of Tokyo Olympics Lighting Up the Night Sky

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