How was the first full-colour photograph of Earth captured by NASA
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How was the first full-colour photograph of Earth captured by NASA
NASA's 1967 ATS-3 satellite captured Earth's first true-colour image, revolutionizing weather forecasting and planetary understanding. This breakthrough, using a novel scanning camera, allowed scientists to distinguish cloud layers and storm patterns with unprecedented clarity. The vivid global portrait fostered environmental awareness, bridging science and public consciousness, and laid the foundation for modern satellite imaging.
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