16 Iconic NASA Photos That Changed Everything

One small step

This image of Buzz Aldrin’s bootprint from the Apollo 11 mission symbolizes a significant moment in history when humans first walked on the Moon on July 20, 1969. It reflects humanity’s capacity to explore space in person, kickstarting a radical new era of extraterrestrial discovery.

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During its lunar flyby, the Artemis 2 crew captured cratered terrain, revealing the Moon’s rugged, collision-scarred surface.

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The Orion spacecraft, the Moon, and Earth

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Artemis Ii Christina Koch Space Selfie with Earth in background

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