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NASA's Legacy of Earth Photography Continues

Updated 2026-08-23 11:10 UTC 1 source Positive

NASA’s legacy of Earth photography began 60 years ago with the first photo taken from the moon. The Artemis II crew continues this tradition.

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Scientific American

60 years ago NASA took the first ever photo of Earth from the moon—and began a legacy

Snapped on August 23, 1966, by the uncrewed Lunar Orbiter 1, the photo’s legacy lives on in the breathtaking images of Earth taken by the Artemis II crew

2026-08-23 10:30 UTC