William Anders

Astronaut, Apollo 8 Lunar Module Pilot

William Anders - Astronaut, Apollo 8 Lunar Module Pilot
Born

October 17th, 1933
91 years ago

Died

June 7th, 2024
0 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

United States

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Born in 1933, a general and astronaut with significant contributions to space exploration. Participated in Apollo 8, the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon. The mission provided critical information for future lunar landings and included a televised Christmas Eve broadcast from lunar orbit. Held various leadership roles in the United States Air Force, retiring as a major general. Also served as an executive in the private sector after leaving NASA.

Piloted Apollo 8 during lunar orbit

Contributed to Christmas Eve broadcast from Moon

Served as a major general in the USAF

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