First Photo of Earth from the Moon: The Story Behind the Iconic Earthrise Image
On August 23, 1966, NASA’s Lunar Orbiter 1 took the first photo of Earth from lunar orbit. This significant image showed Earth as a distant, beautiful sphere against the Moon’s surface. Astronaut William Anders later called this moment “Earthrise,” highlighting our planet’s beauty from about 39,000 kilometers away. Apollo 8 was the first crewed mission … Read more