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SpaceX Crew-12 commander reflects on Earth's fragility from orbit
Original: SpaceX Crew-12 commander wishes we could all see our fragile Earth from space
The commander of SpaceX's Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station has described how seeing Earth from orbit changed him, saying he wishes everyone could witness the planet's fragility firsthand. The remarks come from the ongoing station mission, and readers are discussing the emotional impact of the so-called overview effect experienced by astronauts in orbit.
Why now: The astronaut's comments about the overview effect resonate amid renewed public interest in human spaceflight.
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