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The inaugural "selfie" of Earth from deep space, captured by the Lunar Orbiter I spacecraft on August 23, 1966, and digitally enhanced in 2008.
1966: Capturing the Blue Marble – The Evolution of Earth Selfies in Space

Earth selfies, starting with the V-2 rockets and culminating in the Lunar Orbiter I's iconic 1966 image, have revolutionized our perspective of Earth, inspiring environmental awareness and a sense of global unity