Historical Context
Decades after the end of the Space Race, selfies have become a popular thing for astronauts and rovers alike to do in space - but the first can be credited to Buzz Aldrin, later the second man to walk on the Moon.
The above photo was taken during the Gemini program in 1966. The program proved that astronauts could undertake Extravehicular Activity in space - paving the way for the Apollo program and the eventual landing on the Moon.
Photo Info
Photographer: Buzz Aldrin
Date taken: November 12, 1966
Location taken: Space, Above Earth
Source: NASA
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