Apollo 8 crew returned from space after viewing the moon on Dec. 27, 1968
Apollo 8 crew returned from space after viewing the moon on Dec. 27, 1968
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Apollo 8's Out of This World Christmas Present
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Apollo 8's Out of This World Christmas Present
Dec 18, 2023
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Apollo 8 - NASA
Apollo 8 - NASA
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On December 24, 1968, Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders captured an image that had never been seen before in human history: the planet Earth rising above the horizon of the moon. Anders and fellow astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell had traveled nearly a quarter million miles to orbit the moon but, at that moment, unexpectedly found themselves captivated by their home planet. "Here we came to study that moon and yet," remembered Anders, "it was this gorgeous earth rise, this colorful, delicate
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On December 24, 1968, Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders captured an image that had never been seen before in human history: the planet Earth rising above the horizon of the moon. Anders and fellow astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell had traveled nearly a quarter million miles to orbit the moon but, at that moment, unexpectedly found themselves captivated by their home planet. "Here we came to study that moon and yet," remembered Anders, "it was this gorgeous earth rise, this colorful, delicate
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Christmas Eve…from the moon! On this day in 1968, the Apollo 8 crew broadcasted live images of the Earth and moon as seen from their spacecraft. Find out more: http://go.nasa.gov/2i9SOiZ | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Christmas Eve…from the moon! On this day in 1968, the Apollo 8 crew broadcasted live images of the Earth and moon as seen from their spacecraft. Find out more: http://go.nasa.gov/2i9SOiZ | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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The Apollo program began with earned optimism, but tragedy during the first mission changed everything. Three men lost their lives, and many more lost their hope in the space program. CHASING THE MOON continues tonight, July 9 at 9/8c on PBS. | American Experience | PBS
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The Apollo program began with earned optimism, but tragedy during the first mission changed everything. Three men lost their lives, and many more lost their hope in the space program. CHASING THE MOON continues tonight, July 9 at 9/8c on PBS. | American Experience | PBS
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Today marks the anniversary of the launch of Apollo 8, the first manned spacecraft to leave Earth’s orbit, reach and orbit the moon, and safely return. Former National Geographic Society President Melvin M. Payne describes this historic mission, which signified an important prelude to landing on the Moon, in 1969: “Never before had man traveled so far, so fast, or looked so closely upon another celestial body. Never before had so many millions listened and watched, their imaginations fired as th
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Today marks the anniversary of the launch of Apollo 8, the first manned spacecraft to leave Earth’s orbit, reach and orbit the moon, and safely return. Former National Geographic Society President Melvin M. Payne describes this historic mission, which signified an important prelude to landing on the Moon, in 1969: “Never before had man traveled so far, so fast, or looked so closely upon another celestial body. Never before had so many millions listened and watched, their imaginations fired as th
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In 1968, the Apollo 8 crew became the first people to witness "Earthrise." Listen to their firsthand accounts of capturing the iconic image: | NOVA l PBS
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In 1968, the Apollo 8 crew became the first people to witness "Earthrise." Listen to their firsthand accounts of capturing the iconic image: | NOVA l PBS
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Remembering 1968: Apollo 8's Christmas greeting from the moon
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Remembering 1968: Apollo 8's Christmas greeting from the moon
Dec 23, 2018
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From its engine to its computer, the Apollo 8 spacecraft—and its mission—marked a revolution in spaceflight. "Apollo's Daring Mission" is streaming online now: https://to.pbs.org/2SmA2X0 | NOVA l PBS
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From its engine to its computer, the Apollo 8 spacecraft—and its mission—marked a revolution in spaceflight. "Apollo's Daring Mission" is streaming online now: https://to.pbs.org/2SmA2X0 | NOVA l PBS
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The Story Behind Apollo 8's Famous Earthrise Photo - NASA Science
The Story Behind Apollo 8's Famous Earthrise Photo - NASA Science
Dec 21, 2018
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‘God bless all of you on the good Earth’: Remembering the daring Apollo 8 mission - The Boston Globe
‘God bless all of you on the good Earth’: Remembering the daring Apollo 8 mission - The Boston Globe
Dec 23, 2018
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"I would have said to them, 'Apollo 8, you can now slip the surly bonds of Earth and dance the sky!'" Hear from the man who gave Apollo 8 the historic signal to leave Earth's orbit. | NOVA l PBS
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"I would have said to them, 'Apollo 8, you can now slip the surly bonds of Earth and dance the sky!'" Hear from the man who gave Apollo 8 the historic signal to leave Earth's orbit. | NOVA l PBS
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Fifty years ago, Apollo 8 became the first in the world to head to the moon using trans-lunar injection (TLI). "Apollo's Daring Mission" premieres on Wednesday, December 26 at 9/8c on PBS: https://to.pbs.org/2SmA2X0 | NOVA l PBS
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Fifty years ago, Apollo 8 became the first in the world to head to the moon using trans-lunar injection (TLI). "Apollo's Daring Mission" premieres on Wednesday, December 26 at 9/8c on PBS: https://to.pbs.org/2SmA2X0 | NOVA l PBS
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Apollo 8 Launch - Flight Directors Loop
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Apollo 8 Launch - Flight Directors Loop
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Astronaut Jim Lovell Remembers Apollo 8 Mission 50 Years Later
Astronaut Jim Lovell Remembers Apollo 8 Mission 50 Years Later
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Apollo 8 - Earthrise from Moon With Genesis Reading
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Apollo 8 - Earthrise from Moon With Genesis Reading
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Launch of Apollo 8 (CBS)
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Launch of Apollo 8 (CBS)
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Remembering Apollo 8 Legend William Anders
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Remembering Apollo 8 Legend William Anders
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CBS News Coverage of The Apollo 8 Part 1
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CBS News Coverage of The Apollo 8 Part 1
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Full Apollo 8 Genesis Broadcast [4K Enhanced]
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Full Apollo 8 Genesis Broadcast [4K Enhanced]
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Apollo 8: Mankind’s Most Epic Journey
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Apollo 8: Mankind’s Most Epic Journey
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The Mission That Showed Humanity Its Home | Apollo 8’s Journey Beyond Earth
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The Mission That Showed Humanity Its Home | Apollo 8’s Journey Beyond Earth
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Apollo 8: First manned mission to orbit the moon, 1968
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Apollo 8: First manned mission to orbit the moon, 1968
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Apollo 8, TV Broadcast 4, 24 December 1968
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Apollo 8, TV Broadcast 4, 24 December 1968
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The 6 Minutes of Silence (Apollo 8, 1968)
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The 6 Minutes of Silence (Apollo 8, 1968)
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The Crew of Apollo 8 | American Experience | PBS
The Crew of Apollo 8 | American Experience | PBS
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Apollo 8 PART 1
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Apollo 8 PART 1
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Apollo 8 Launch ABC News Coverage
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