To see our planet from space is a powerful experience. It’s humbling, beautiful and inspiring. I hope one day more people will have the ability to see our home from space (myself included!). For now, please enjoy these ten breathtaking views of Earth from space. Images courtesy of NASA.
1. The Pale Blue Dot
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2. The Blue Marble
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3. ‘Earth Rise’ as Seen from Lunar Surface
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4. First Picture of the Earth and Moon in a Single Frame
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5. The Earth Terminator
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Photograph by NASA
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6. The Earth and Moon as Viewed from Mars
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7. Earth Rise as Seen from the Dark Side of the Moon
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8. Apollo 17 Astronaut Adjusts Flag on Lunar Surface with Earth in Background
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9. Earth’s Crest Over the Lunar Horizon
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10. The Blue Planet
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