LightSail 2 captures stunning photos of Earth from space0
- From Around the Web, Space
- February 22, 2020
LightSail 2 has been orbiting Earth for eight months now, and it has captured some stunning shots of our home planet during that time.

LightSail 2 has been orbiting Earth for eight months now, and it has captured some stunning shots of our home planet during that time.

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