Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders who took famed Earthrise photo dies : NPR

Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders, who famously captured the iconic Earthrise photo during the mission in 1968, has passed away at the age of 87. Anders was part of the crew that became the first humans to orbit the moon and witness the Earth rising above the lunar horizon. His photograph is considered one of the most influential images in history, showcasing the beauty and fragility of our planet.

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