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What notable achievements did Apollo 8 accomplish during its mission?

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Apollo 8 achieved several notable milestones during its mission:

  1. First Manned Moon Orbit: Apollo 8 was the first human spaceflight to leave Earth's gravitational influence and reach the Moon. The crew orbited the Moon ten times but did not land.

  2. First to See Far Side of the Moon: The astronauts — Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders — were the first humans to see and photograph the far side of the Moon.

  3. First Crewed Saturn V Launch: It was the first crewed launch of the Saturn V rocket, proving its performance during human spaceflight.

  4. 'Earthrise' Photograph: The mission captured the famous 'Earthrise' photograph, showing Earth rising above the lunar horizon, which became iconic for its representation of Earth's fragility and beauty.

For more information, you can visit NASA's page on Apollo 8.

Earthrise from Apollo 8

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