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'Unplanned' picture of Earth captured by NASA's Orbiter 1 from Moon in 1966, became defining moment in space photography

For decades, scientists have dreamed of capturing the Moon in a photograph, often turning their telescopes to the sky with curiosity and wonder. That dream finally came true on August 23, 1966, when ...
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The world's first view of Earth from the moon, taken 59 years ago — Space photo of the week

Humanity's first look at Earth from the moon didn't come until Aug. 23, 1966, when this grainy, black-and-white image showed our planet as a crescent above the lunar horizon, appearing to rise as the ...
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The 10 most exciting space missions happening this year

We’re living through something truly special right now. While most of us go about our daily routines, scientists, engineers, ...
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Lunar Orbiter 1 First View of Earth from the Moon

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This collection consists of one original print of the first view of the Earth from the vicinity of the Moon, taken by Lunar Orbiter 1 on August 23 ...
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Model, Lunar Probe, Lunar Orbiter

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This model of the Lunar Orbiter was ...