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1. • • But the past 15 years have produced a more comprehensive look at Earth from space than any other period in history. At a time when our planet is undergoing critically important changes, this global view offers not only stunning imagery but also vitally important information about how Earth is changing.
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     Earth From Space: 15 Amazing Things in 15 Years - NASA

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   Why do we have a photo of Earth?

   • That photo of Earth is often credited with helping to launch the environmental movement, and it has inspired 50 years’ worth of images of our home taken from space. Many of those also pack an emotional punch or delight us in different ways.

   Apollo 8 at 50: How the 'Earthrise' photo changed the world

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   Why is the Earthrise photo important?

   • Because of its history and powerful message, the Earthrise photo continues to ignite environmental awareness. "It shows the Earth that we all live on, a little blue sphere set within this black expanse," says Pritchard. "It suggests everything from fragility to our uniqueness."

   The 1968 photo that changed the world - BBC

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   Why is Earth so special?

   • The image prompts emotions of insignificance – Earth is only special because it’s the planet we live on. As astronaut Jim Lovell said during the live broadcast from Apollo 8, “The vast loneliness is awe-inspiring, and it makes you realise just what you have back there on Earth.” The Apollo 8 Christmas Eve broadcast.

   Earthrise, a photo that changed the world - The Conversation

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   Can a picture of the Earth be taken from Outer Space?

   • However, a photograph of the whole Earth could be taken only from much farther away – from outer space. On 10 August 1966, Lunar Orbiter 1 became the first American spacecraft to orbit the moon – and it carried a camera. It was just one of many missions undertaken to identify a possible landing place for the upcoming manned Apollo missions.

   Earth from space: How pioneering photos changed our view of the planet

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   What was the first picture of Earth from space?

   • Minutes later, the missile came crashing back down and slammed into the ground at more than 340 mph, but the film survived and gave us our first glimpse of Earth from space. On Aug. 14, 1959, the Explorer 6 satellite took the first photograph of Earth from orbit, but the image lacked detail.

   90 Years of Our Changing Views of Earth - NASA

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   What was the first colour photograph of Earth taken from space?

   • "That's a beautiful shot," said Lovell as Anders clicked the shutter and captured what has become one of the world's most famous photographs. The image was coined "Earthrise". It was the first colour photograph of Earth taken from space and quickly circulated around the world.

   The 1968 photo that changed the world - BBC

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4. www.nationalgeographic.com › science › articleApollo 8 at 50: How the 'Earthrise' photo changed the world

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   Dec 21, 2018 · That photo of Earth is often credited with helping to launch the environmental movement, and it has inspired 50 years’ worth of images of our home taken from space.

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   Feb 19, 2018 · It’s over two millennia since Greek philosophers proposed that the Earth is round – but just 50 years since the first photos showing the whole planet were taken. Christopher Potter explores the history and impact of the first images of Earth from space

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7. www.bbc.com › future › articleThe 1968 photo that changed the world - BBC

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Nasa. The famous Earthrise picture captured by Apollo astronauts has helped to inspire awe by giving us perspective of humanity's place in the Universe (Credit: Nasa) More than 50...

8. theconversation.com › earthrise-a-photo-thatEarthrise, a photo that changed the world - The Conversation

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   Dec 20, 2018 · The photo let us see our planet from a great distance for the first time. The living Earth, surrounded by the darkness of space, appears fragile and vulnerable, with finite resources.

9. theconversation.com › fifty-years-ago-humans-tookFifty years ago, humans took the first full photo of Earth ...

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   Nov 5, 2021 · Photographing the full Earth from space could provide a profound and timely reminder of its vulnerability in the face of climate change.

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10. www.nasa.gov › history › 90-years-of-our-changing90 Years of Our Changing Views of Earth - NASA

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    Dec 21, 2020 · Among them are photographs of the Earth taken by the astronauts that show how small and fragile our planet can appear against the blackness and vastness of space. Arguably, the most famous is the Earthrise photos taken during Apollo 8 , the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon.

11. www.astronomy.com › science › the-majestic-earth-asThe majestic Earth as seen through the eyes of astronauts

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    Apr 20, 2018 · We’ve gotten so accustomed to seeing photos of Earth from space that sometimes it’s easy to forget just how beautiful our planet truly is. Many astronauts have reportedly experienced profound...