The Ballad of The Overview Effect | Down to Earth | NASA Johnson

The Ballad of The Overview Effect | Down to Earth | NASA Johnson

In preparation for Earth Day, view our beautiful planet from above with commentary from NASA astronauts. 

"The overview effect is a cognitive shift in awareness reported by some astronauts during spaceflight, often while viewing the Earth from outer space. It is the experience of seeing first-hand the reality of the Earth in space, which is immediately understood to be a tiny, fragile ball of life, 'hanging in the void', shielded and nourished by a paper-thin atmosphere. The effect may also invoke a sense of transcendence and connection with humanity as a whole, from which national borders appear petty." 

The term and concept were coined in 1987 by American author, Frank White, who explored the theme in his book The Overview Effect — Space Exploration and Human Evolution.

(Source: Wikipedia)

Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Duration: 3 minutes, 34 seconds

Release Date: April 21, 2023

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