The “Full Earth” Photo: A Retrospective Look at Apollo 8’s Groundbreaking Mission

In 1968, during the Apollo 8 Mission, an iconic photograph of Earth was taken that would go on to become one of the most memorable images of the 20th century.
In 1968, during the Apollo 8 Mission, an iconic photograph of Earth was taken that would go on to become one of the most memorable images of the 20th century.
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