Photos from NASA's manned space missions go on display in London

"For just three days, visitors will be able to relive the thrilling dawn of the space age, stepping into the era when humanity first dared to leave Earth behind. All because an exhibition of newly restored photographs from NASA's Mercury and Gemini missions goes on display, revealing the moment when our blue planet was first seen from space through human eyes."

"These pioneering astronauts were not only test pilots of early spacecraft - they were the first photographers of Earth from orbit, capturing images of swirling clouds, glowing horizons and the fragile curve of the world below. However, for more than half a century, almost every version of these images seen by the public was a lower-quality copy, losing much of their original detail and impact. Now, newly digitised from the original film, they'll reveal the space race in astonishing clarity."

"Timed to coincide with the 60th anniversaries of the Gemini missions - which perfected the techniques that would later take astronauts to the Moon - this exhibition presents those restored photos with a clarity many of us have never seen before. The photos have been restored by Andy Saunders, and his book, Gemini and Mercury Remastered, will be on sale at the exhibition."

Visitors can view newly digitised and restored photographs from NASA's Mercury and Gemini missions during a limited three-day exhibition at the Royal Albert Hall. The images show Earth-from-orbit views—swirling clouds, glowing horizons and the planet's fragile curve—in much higher fidelity than decades-old public copies. Restoration work was completed by Andy Saunders, whose book Gemini and Mercury Remastered will be available at the event. The exhibition aligns with the 60th anniversaries of the Gemini missions and marks the early era of orbital photography. Entry is free for attendees of Royal Albert Hall events; three open days allow public access via Door 12.

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