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Apollo 8
First humans to leave Earth orbit and see the far side.
Mission Overview
On Christmas Eve, Borman, Lovell, and Anders became the first humans to orbit the Moon, capturing the iconic "Earthrise" photograph.
Learning from History
"The crew read from the Book of Genesis during a live broadcast that became the most-watched TV event in history."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Crewed |
| Destination | Moon |
| Status | Unknown |
| Rocket | Saturn V |