OTD in 1959 the US launches the Explorer 6 satellite, sending back the first pictures of Earth from space.

‘The artificial satellite is capable of doing much useful work.’

Words: Roy Worvill MSc
Artist: B Knight
(c) Wills & Hepworth Ltd.

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🌍 A Glimpse of Earth from Space!
On 7th August 1959, the US launched Explorer 6, the satellite that captured one of the first-ever images of Earth from space. A historic leap in our journey beyond the skies! 🚀🛰️

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