Astronauts experience a profound sense of perspective in space from "summary" of A Man on the Moon by Andrew Chaikin
In the weightlessness of space, astronauts experience a profound shift in their perspective. Looking back at Earth from hundreds of miles away, they see the planet as a fragile oasis in the vast expanse of the universe. The familiar borders and boundaries that define nations disappear, replaced by a single, interconnected world. The experience of seeing Earth from space has a profound effect on astronauts. They describe feeling a sense of awe and wonder at the beauty and diversity of our planet. The "overview effect," as it is known, leads many astronauts to reflect on the fragility of life on Earth and the importance of working together to protect it. One astronaut, Edgar Mitchell, described the ...
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