Despite overwhelming scientific evidence, the debate over the Earth’s shape continues to rage on. However, a recent video posted by an astronaut on TikTok has silenced flat earthers once and for all. The video shows the astronaut waving at the camera before flipping it to reveal the Earth’s curvature, providing irrefutable proof of our planet’s roundness.
This is not the first time that evidence from space has disproven the flat Earth theory. For nearly two decades, NASA has been documenting and archiving images of Earth from space. One notable example is the breathtaking image captured by NASA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite in 2015, which shows the entire sunlit side of Earth from one million miles away.
The importance of such images cannot be overstated. As Charlie Bolden, a former astronaut, noted, “This first DSCOVR image of our planet highlights the benefits of Earth observation from space.” Such observations help us monitor space weather events caused by the sun and provide valuable insights into our planet’s complex systems.
Further evidence against the flat Earth theory comes from SAGE III, a scientific tool that tracks atmospheric data, including water vapor and ozone. Its images, captured from a side angle, offer a unique perspective on our planet’s shape and provide further proof against the flat Earth theory.
Despite the overwhelming evidence, the flat Earth theory persists, fueled by a lack of trust in experts and a misunderstanding of scientific research. As astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter noted, “By claiming Earth is flat, people are really expressing a deep distrust of scientists and science itself.”
Renowned scientist Professor Brian Cox has also debunked the flat Earth theory, stating, “There is no basis for thinking the world is flat. The Greeks measured the Earth’s radius centuries ago. It’s inconceivable why anyone would believe otherwise.”
While the flat Earth debate continues, it’s clear that the evidence from space provides irrefutable proof of our planet’s roundness. As we continue to explore and study our planet, it’s essential that we rely on scientific evidence and expertise rather than misinformation and speculation.
