There is a well-known experience astronauts have when they first observe the Earth from low space. This phenomenon, known as the “overview effect”, is a distinct feeling of awe accompanied by a deeper ...

The feeling of awe and planetary connection experienced by astronauts observing Earth from low space orbit is known as the "overview effect," a term coined by Frank White, the author of numerous books ...

Three months ago Bill Anders passed at the age of 91 years. In December 1968 it was Anders together with Frank Borman and Jim Lovell who were the first to leave the Earth’s orbit and travel to the ...

One of the NASA astronauts who was stuck in space for nine months made a chilling realisation about humanity after looking ...

Space tourism, while offering a unique perspective, significantly harms the environment. The "Overview Effect," a feeling of connection to Earth, can also be achieved without space travel.

On World Mental Health Day, much of the world witnessed a rare sighting — the Aurora Borealis (or the Northern Lights). If you experienced the Northern Lights firsthand like I did, you probably had an ...

An installation designed by children's illustrator Oliver Jeffers unfolds at a scale of 591 million to 1, and it only takes one large step to get from the Earth to the Moon. Let this guided VR trip ...

With civilian space flight less than two years away, The First Annual Conference on the Overview Effect will bring together an impressive panel of scientists, astronauts and visionary leaders to ...

April 2, 2007 July is the month of independence, the celebration of the founding of the USA. Similarly, with the tremendous accomplishment of SpaceX Corporation’s second Falcon 1 launch and Robert ...