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NASA shoots video in 8K ultra high-definition

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NASA, which is known for cutting-edge technology, just made a giant leap forward in video by releasing the first video from the ISS shot entirely in 8K resolution.

But what is 8K video?

It's the next step in ultra high-definition video, featuring sixteen times the resolution of a standard 1080p HD TV.

But because the 8K standard is so new, there are very few TVs available that can display it.