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Collects many of the most visually significant photographs taken during the first forty-one years of orbital space travel, in a volume that reflects the achievements of the space program, the natural wonders of the planet, and the consequences of pollution. Reprint.

This stunning, one-of-a-kind collection of photographs by NASA astronauts showcases the startling beauty - and saddening devastation - of Earth from a perspective few will ever experience. These photographs capture the most magnificent sights on earth : Mount Everest casting its shadow over lesser peaks, the sands of the Sahara arrayed in endless patterns, the eerily atmospheric aurora australis. And they document the effects of human negligence on the Earth: pollution, scarred forests,...