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Today in History: Voyager 1 captures iconic Pale Blue Dot image

2/14/2026

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On February 14, 1990, NASA's Voyager 1 space probe captured the iconic "Pale Blue Dot" photograph of Earth from a distance of over 6 billion kilometers (40.5 astronomical units). This image, part of the Family Portrait series, highlights Earth's fragility and isolation in the vastness of space, emphasizing the significance of our planet in the universe.

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On February 14, 1990, NASA's Voyager 1 space probe captured the iconic "Pale Blue Dot" photograph of Earth from a distance of over 6 billion kilometers (40.5 astronomical units). This image, part of the Family Portrait series, highlights Earth's fragility and isolation in the vastness of space, emphasizing the significance of our planet in the universe.