TIL that first photograph of Earth from outer space is 78 years old. It was taken by V-2 No. 13, a modified nazi ballistic missile. The V stands for Vergeltungswaffe which means Vengeance Weapon.

https://www.historyofinformation.com/detail.php?id=5360
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