These 16 Views Of Nebraska From Space Show The State From A Whole New Perspective
There’s nothing like a drastically different perspective to get you to see things in a new way – figuratively and literally. These images of Nebraska were all taken from space; they show us the land we know and love so well, but from a perspective we hardly ever see.
1. The Sandhills look like scaly reptile skin from this distance.
13. This picture was taken by the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia in March 1994. There is still snow on the ground and no crops can be seen growing yet.
14. Another image of the Sand Hills again shows the distinctive land patterns of the dunes. Tons of small lakes are nestled in the dunes, and some of them can be seen as white spots here due to snow on top of their frozen surfaces.
15. Yet another Sand Hills image - maybe the unusual topography is a favorite among astronauts. This one was taken in October 1984. The Niobrara and Snake Rivers can also be seen.
16. This false-color image was taken in August 1989 on a mission of which the purpose has never been released to the public. The image centers on Scottsbluff and Gering, with Chimney Rock looking like a teeny-tiny little speck.
As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
