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Earth's Reflection in Dawn Spacecraft (Artist's Concept)

Earth's Reflection in Dawn Spacecraft (Artist's Concept)
Photojournal: PIA12029
Source: NASA/JPL
Published: May 29, 2009

Artist's concept of Earth's reflection in Dawn spacecraft.

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