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Why was the Apollo 8 Christmas Eve broadcast significant?

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The Apollo 8 Christmas Eve broadcast on December 24, 1968, was significant for several reasons:

  1. Historic Firsts: Apollo 8 was the first manned mission to orbit the Moon, and the crew achieved the first human view of the Earth rising over the Moon's horizon.

  2. Global Broadcast: The broadcast was a live television event where astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders read verses from the Book of Genesis. It reached millions of viewers worldwide, spreading a message of unity and peace during a time of social and political turmoil.

  3. Iconic Imagery: The mission provided striking images of both the Earth and Moon, including the famous "Earthrise" photo, which became an important symbol of environmental awareness and the fragile beauty of our planet.

You can learn more about the broadcast and see related images at NSSDCA and Wikipedia.

Here are a few images from the broadcast:

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