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Astronauts' Unique View of the Earth and What We All Can Learn From It
Following requests by numerous attendees of the recent premiere of the documentary Overview, we publish the statements made during the event by Overview Effect author Frank White.
The Overview Effect at 25: Part II 1993-1998
Frank White, author of The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution, recounts the situation and challenges he faced from 1987 to 1992 when the second edition of his book on the space experience was published.
Overview Documentary Premieres at Harvard on December 7
The first film to focus exclusively on the Overview Effect will be released at Harvard University in the coming hours. Astronauts and representatives from the Overview Institute will attend the event, which will be streamed live over the Internet.
The Overview Effect at Twenty-Five - Part One: 1987-1992
Frank White, author of The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution, recounts the situation and challenges that existed in 1987 when his book was first published.
Overview Effect Takes Center Stage on The Space Show
The Overview Effect and the upcoming release of a documentary titled Overview became the topic of discussion at a recent recording of The Space Show.
The New Camelot - Book One: Camelot and The Overview Effect
Overview Effect author Frank White introduces his new book about the "holy grail" of our time.
The Overview Effect and the Human Space Program
In part two of his three-part series on the need for a human space program, author Frank White explores the benefits of a planetary space program as opposed to national space programs in bringing the world together as a "human team".
One Small Step, One Giant Leap: The Passing of Neil Armstrong
Space philosopher Frank White reflects on making the acquaintance of Neil Armstrong and on the legendary Apollo 11 commander's reluctance to speak publicly about his personal experiences on the moon.
Curiosity Factor
Overview Effect author Frank White addresses the issue of the touchdown earlier today of NASA's Mars rover Curiosity and what this feat means for the rest of us.
Sally Ride: Beauty of the Earth is Only Half of It
Even as we honor her life and achievements, Sally Ride is still breaking new ground. An article written shortly before her passing and published by Air and Space Magazine offers some of the most detailed and evocative statements of the experience of the Overview Effect ever made.

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Astronauts' Unique View of the Earth and What We All Can Learn From It

The Overview Effect at 25: Part II 1993-1998

Overview Documentary Premieres at Harvard on December 7

The Overview Effect at Twenty-Five - Part One: 1987-1992

Overview Effect Takes Center Stage on The Space Show

The New Camelot - Book One: Camelot and The Overview Effect

The Overview Effect and the Human Space Program

One Small Step, One Giant Leap: The Passing of Neil Armstrong

Curiosity Factor

Sally Ride: Beauty of the Earth is Only Half of It

OUR DECLARATION

HOW YOU CAN HELP

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