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As we celebrate Earth Science Week, we reflect on the important role the International Space Station (ISS) plays in studies of the Earth.

“Earth as inspiration” is the theme of this year’s Earth Science Week, an international event started by the American Geosciences Institute in 1998 to instill in the public an improved understanding and appreciation of Earth sciences and encourage stewardship of our planet.

Seeing Earth from this viewpoint served as an inspiration for humans to learn more about the planet we call home. This famous “Blue Marble” photo was taken by the crew of Apollo 17 as they left Earth’s orbit and headed to the moon. On December 7, 1972, humans were able to see our entire planet from afar for the first time-a beautiful blue orb hanging in the vast darkness of space, encapsulating all the life we’d ever known.