Gemini astronauts took beautiful color photographs of the Earth as they orbited.  The clarity and beauty of these photos were an unforeseen benefit of the Gemini program. Images of the Earth from space continue to inspire astronauts and Earth-bound humans alike. 

ID#:

GPN-2000-001407

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NASA Johnson Space Center

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NASA

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Public Domain

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