# Gemini Astronaut Photos Inspired Early Earth Observation Program - NASA

Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin's photos of Earth as they orbited in November 1966, helped demonstrate the value of orbital imagery for studying Earth's surface.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | NASA |
| Published | 2026-11-13T16:05:54.000Z |
| Section | Science |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/gemini-astronaut-photos-inspired-early-earth-observation-program/ |
| Publishers covering this event | 1 |

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