A breathtaking view of Earth's curvature from SpaceShipOne, the first private manned spacecraft to reach space. The image shows the spacecraft's wing and rocket nozzle against the backdrop of the planet, with the Southern California coast visible in the distance. This suborbital flight, reaching over 62 miles, marked a pivotal moment in private space exploration.
Astronomy Picture from 25/06/2004
Planet Earth from SpaceShipOne
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap040625.html
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