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Advancing Earth Observation
When NASA’s Apollo 8 crew rounded the far side of the Moon in 1968, astronaut Bill Anders captured an image of Earth rising above the gray horizon—a photograph that quickly became a symbol of hope. Known as Earthrise, the image helped inspire the first Earth Day celebration two years later.
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Night and (Earth) Day
This image, released in celebration of Earth Day, shows the terminator – the line between night and day – on Earth. The Artemis II astronauts captured this view on April 2, 2026, during their journey to the Moon.
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Freedom 250
NASA Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
Our spirit of adventure and innovation will raise our nation to new heights.
From the earliest days of exploration, to the first steps on the Moon and the missions shaping our future, NASA represents the spirit of discovery that defines our nation. As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial, Freedom 250 highlights how innovation, courage, and scientific leadership have carried America forward — and how NASA continues to expand the frontier for the next generation.
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