Just 85,000 km away, yet a whole world apart. Captured by the Apollo 15 crew in 1971, this breathtaking photo of Earth reminds us how small we are in the vast cosmic sea. #Apollo15 #EarthFromSpace #CosmicPerspective #NASAHistory

Ever wondered where humanity and our robotic explorers have actually landed on the Moon? This map shows the historic touchdown sites of some of the most iconic lunar missions — from the legendary Apollo landings, to robotic Surveyor probes, Soviet Luna landers, and China’s recent Chang’e missions. The U.S. Apollo program (1969–1972) sent 12 astronauts to walk on the Moon — a feat still unmatched. NASA’s Surveyor missions helped test landing tech before the Apollo era. The Soviet Union’s Luna landers were the first to impact, orbit, and soft-land on the Moon. China made history with Chang’e-3 and Chang’e-4 — the first to land on the Moon's far side! Each dot on this Moon map represents years of planning, incredible science, and the dream of exploring beyond Earth. Which mission inspires you the most? #moon #moonlanding #Apollo #NASA #spaceexploration #lunarmission #spacetech #galaxy #universe #orbit #satellite #spacehistory #ChangE #Surveyor #Luna

Earth, seen from Apollo 11 — July 1969. Through the tiny window of humanity’s first Moon-bound spacecraft, astronauts aboard Apollo 11 captured this haunting view of our planet. A blue marble floating in the vastness of space — fragile, beautiful, and alone. This was the first time humans saw Earth from such a distance… and everything changed. #Apollo11 #EarthFromSpace #MoonMission #SpaceExplorers #NASA #Astronomy

A moment frozen in lunar history — Apollo 15, 1971. On August 1, 1971, astronaut Jim Irwin stands beside the Lunar Module and the revolutionary Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) — captured through the lens of Commander David Scott. This was more than a photo. It marked a turning point: Apollo 15 was the first mission to drive on the Moon. The LRV expanded human reach across the surface, unlocking new geological insights and deepening our understanding of lunar history. A powerful symbol of teamwork, innovation, and the unstoppable human drive to explore. #Apollo15 #MoonExploration #LunarRover #NASAHistory #SpaceExploration #HumanOnTheMoon

Captured by the Apollo 15 crew from a distance of 85,000 km, this breathtaking image shows Earth as a tiny, vibrant blue dot against the vastness of space. The crew’s camera immortalized a moment when our home looked more fragile than ever before, reminding us of how small we are in the infinite universe. #Apollo15 #EarthFromSpace #PlanetEarth #NASA #SpaceExploration #Astronomy