William Anders, Astronaut Who Took 'Earthrise' Photo, Dies at 94
Legendary Apollo 8 Mission Captured Earth's Blue Marble
A defining moment in history and humanity's perception of its place in the universe
William Anders, a former astronaut who took the iconic "Earthrise" photograph from lunar orbit during the Apollo 8 mission in 1968, passed away on Friday at the age of 94. This groundbreaking image, capturing Earth as a fragile blue marble against the vast backdrop of space, became a symbol of humanity's place in the cosmos and inspired environmental consciousness worldwide.
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