Thomas Reinertsen BergSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Thomas Reinertsen Berg Against the Blackness of Space: From the First Atlas to 'Earthrise' By Thomas Reinertsen Berg published 24 December 18 The astronauts of Apollo 8 rode the chariot of history to take the first pictures of Earth from space fifty years ago. Space Exploration Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1Leaving Pluto in the dust: New Horizons probe gearing up for epic crossing of 'termination shock'2Black holes snacking on small stars create particle accelerators that bombard Earth with cosmic rays3Lego Marvel Logo & Minifigures set review4Over 1,000 NASA employees saved from dismissal as Trump downsizes federal workforce5The next giant leap? How jumping could help astronauts train for trips to the moon and Mars
Against the Blackness of Space: From the First Atlas to 'Earthrise' By Thomas Reinertsen Berg published 24 December 18 The astronauts of Apollo 8 rode the chariot of history to take the first pictures of Earth from space fifty years ago.