Thomas Reinertsen BergSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Thomas Reinertsen Berg Against the Blackness of Space: From the First Atlas to 'Earthrise' By Thomas Reinertsen Berg published 24 December 18 The astronauts of Apollo 8 rode the chariot of history to take the first pictures of Earth from space fifty years ago. Space Exploration 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...1New thunderstorms wider than Earth are spewing out green lightning on Jupiter — and could make one of the gas giant's massive bands disappear2Mars opposition 2025: How to see the Red Planet at its biggest and brightest3How 2024 brought us deeper into the world of particles4ULA wants to upgrade Vulcan Centaur rocket into a 'space interceptor' to defend satellites5Mars orbiters witness a 'winter wonderland' on the Red Planet (photos)
Against the Blackness of Space: From the First Atlas to 'Earthrise' By Thomas Reinertsen Berg published 24 December 18 The astronauts of Apollo 8 rode the chariot of history to take the first pictures of Earth from space fifty years ago.