Historic ’Satellite Selfie’ captures distinct moment in time

From marriage proposals, to giant wildlife, blazing red poppies and rallying calls for the power of science, Australia's largest ever selfie has captured some incredible images from the ACT and the Northern Territory. Now Australians everywhere can view photos captured by the nation's first selfie from space through a searchable, online map. Taking place in August, the 'Satellite Selfie' flyover was part of the Where You Are Festival presented by RISE Canberra and supported by the ACT Government, and organised by the National Science Week committee and The Australian National University (ANU) as part of National Science Week. ANU astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker said he was thrilled to see hundreds of people "get their space face on and strike a pose" for the flyover. "This is historic and a satellite flyover on this large of a scale has never been attempted in the world before, let alone Australia," Dr Tucker said. "So it's marvellous to see so many people get behind this innovative initiative that has not only captured a unique moment in time, but shown just how colourful, creative, hopeful and expressive Australians are. "To see the ideas school kids came up with, and the people in the streets outside their homes, it has been a wonderful celebration of science and all of us.