The first photograph of Earth from space was taken on October 24, 1946, as part of the V-2 rocket launch, also known as the "V-2 No. 13" mission. The V-2 rocket was launched from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, USA, and it carried a 35-millimeter motion picture camera, not a traditional still camera.
The rocket reached an altitude of 65 miles (105 kilometers), and during its flight, it captured the first images of Earth from space. These early photographs marked a significant milestone in the history of space exploration and the beginning of our ability to see our planet from beyond its atmosphere.
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