The crew orbited the Moon ten times without landing and then returned to Earth. [1][2][3] The three astronauts — Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and William Anders —were the first humans to …

During Apollo 8, Capcom Mike Collins relayed news and sports scores to the astronauts during their flight, including one that had been played weeks earlier: "Navy, fourteen; Army, twenty-one."

Jul 11, 2024 · The Apollo 8 mission proved the performance of the command and service module and was the first crewed launch of the Saturn V rocket. On Christmas Eve, Frank Borman, Jim …

In late December 1968, the Apollo 8 crew of Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders became the first humans to leave Earth and journey to another world. They spent 20 hours orbiting the …

Apollo 8 Fact Sheet By Cliff Lethbridge Apollo 8 (NASA Code: AS-503/CSM-103/LTA-B) Launch Date: December 21, 1968 Launch Time: 7:51:00 a.m. EST Launch Site: Launch Complex 39, …

The Apollo 8 Crew included (L to R) James Lovell, Command Module (CM) pilot; William Anders, Lunar Module (LM) Pilot; and Frank Borman, Commander.

Apollo 81966 January 13-20 - . Apollo AS-503 to reduce LEM crewed altitudes - . Nation: USA. Program: Apollo. Flight: Apollo 8. Spacecraft: Apollo LM, LM Crew Station. Mission …

Apr 8, 2024 · Apollo 8 Mission Number: AS-503 21-27 December 1968 Crew: Frank Borman [2], Commander James Lovell [3], CSM Pilot William Anders [1], LM Pilot Backup Crew: Neil …

Dec 23, 2025 · Discover the historic Apollo 8 mission, NASA's first crewed spacecraft to orbit the Moon. Led by Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders, Apollo 8 achieved …

Dec 21, 2025 · By Burt Dicht NSS Managing Director of Membership Image: Earthrise from Apollo 8, taken December 24, 1968. Courtesy NASA. December occupies a unique place in the …