Apollo 8 Astronaut William Anders Dies at 93
Anders was the first person to capture the iconic "Earthrise" photo.
The astronaut's death was confirmed by his family.
Retired Maj. William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic Earthrise photo, has died at the age of 93, his family confirmed.
Anders was part of the three-man crew of Apollo 8, which was the first manned mission to orbit the moon. The crew's iconic image, taken on Christmas Eve 1968, of the blue and white Earth rising over the lunar horizon, became one of the most famous images of the 20th century.
Anders passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 28, 2023, in Washington state.
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