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A View of Earth from Saturn
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A View of Earth from Saturn

Seen from a billion kilometers away, through the ice and dust particles of Saturn’s rings, Earth appears as a tiny, bright dot.

Published Jan 16, 2007

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Earth and Moon from Mercury
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Earth and Moon from Mercury

Looking back from its orbit around Mercury, MESSENGER captured this view of Earth and the Moon on May 6, 2010.

Published Sep 9, 2010

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Views of a Distant Earth
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Views of a Distant Earth

On July 19, 2013, NASA spacecraft got not one but two rare and unique views of Earth from opposite ends of the solar system.

Published Jul 24, 2013

Image of the Day Remote Sensing

Getting a Little Boost from Home
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Getting a Little Boost from Home

In October 2013, NASA’s Juno spacecraft flew past the Earth to steal some energy for a ride to Jupiter. Along the way, it also stole some glimpses of home.

Published Dec 29, 2013

Image of the Day Remote Sensing

First 3-D Vews of the Sun
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First 3-D Vews of the Sun

Published Apr 25, 2007

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Massive Flare Erupts on Sun
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Massive Flare Erupts on Sun

Published Nov 6, 2003

Unique Imagery

Seeing Equinoxes and Solstices from Space
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Seeing Equinoxes and Solstices from Space

The four changes of the seasons, related to the position of sunlight on the planet, are captured in this view from Earth orbit.

Published Sep 23, 2011

Image of the Day Heat Remote Sensing

Viewing the Transit of Venus from Space
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Viewing the Transit of Venus from Space

For the first time in history, and the last time for a century, astronauts captured images of the planetary transit as viewed from orbit.

Published Jun 7, 2012

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Far Side of the Sun
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Far Side of the Sun

For the first time in history, the world has a full view of the far side of the Sun and of the entire 360-degree sphere at once.

Published Feb 17, 2011

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A Voyager Far From Home
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A Voyager Far From Home

After 35 years, the Voyager 1 space probe is farther from Earth than any manmade object has ever flown.

Published Sep 5, 2012

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