Ben P. Stein Latest articles by Ben P. Stein 45 Years Ago: How the 1st Photo of Earth From the Moon Happened By Ben P. Stein published 23 August 11 When NASA's Lunar Orbiter 1 snapped a view of Earth from the moon 45 years ago, it put the world in perspective. Earth Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1Satellite streaks: Can the huge new Vera Rubin Observatory function in the megaconstellation age?2SpaceX sends 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on launch from Florida3Tiny ‘primordial’ black holes created in the Big Bang may have rapidly grown to supermassive sizes4Northern lights and glowing noctilucent clouds collide in a rare night sky show over Alberta (photo)5Nat Geo documentary 'SALLY,' about the 1st US woman in space, now streaming on Disney+ & Hulu
45 Years Ago: How the 1st Photo of Earth From the Moon Happened By Ben P. Stein published 23 August 11 When NASA's Lunar Orbiter 1 snapped a view of Earth from the moon 45 years ago, it put the world in perspective.