
S69-33995 (18 May 1969) --- A cloud-covered Earth from about 12,800 nautical miles away is seen in this color reproduction taken from the second TV transmission made by the color television camera on board the Apollo 10 spacecraft. The United States and Mexico are located at right center. The more cloud-free area is the western and southwestern part of the U.S. and northern Mexico. Clouds cover the eastern half of the U.S. Aboard the Apollo 10 spacecraft on its trans-lunar course toward the moon were astronauts Thomas P. Stafford, commander; John W. Young, command module pilot; and Eugene A. Cernan, lunar module pilot.
Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to use. Credit NASA as the source. Check NASA's media usage guidelines for details. Images featuring identifiable individuals may require additional permissions.
NASA ID
S69-33995
Date Created
May 18, 1969
Center
JSC
Media Type
image
Download this image in multiple resolutions. All NASA media are free for public use.
Large
1920px