by WideWorld
14.05.2009
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It’s difficult to imagine just how we pictured the Earth’s surface before NASA started shooting it from space. In pin-sharp detail, orbiting cameras have taken breathtaking photos constantly for the organisation, transforming the way we all understand our home.
As they put it themselves: “NASA's mission has always been to explore, to discover and to understand the world in which we live from the unique vantage point of space, and to share our newly gained perspectives with the public. That spirit of sharing remains true today as NASA operates 18 of the most advanced Earth-observing satellites ever built, helping scientists make some of the most detailed observations ever made of our world.”
So it’s surprising that NASA are celebrating the 20-year anniversary of their Earth science programme with – a symposium. Here at WideWorld we’d like to bring home the real importance of this event with our top ten images from the administration’s satellites – breathtaking snapshots of our home planet.
Intergalactic hotel makes 10,000 orbits
Google mapping the alphabet
NASA and Japan combine forces to produce most detailed images of world
The UK's first ever astronaut
Courtesy of our mates at REI recreational equipment, we bring you the 10 best adventure spots on the planet at the moment
FMARS: Bringing the Red Planet to the Arctic
Wearable wonder-cam
The world's best helmet camera goes wide
Beloved of nature spotters and SWAT teams alike
Want to make your photos look even better than your memories? We asked an expert to show you exactly how
Adventurer Jason Lewis on how you set up a worldwide expedition
Andy Biggs' top tips for better shots
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