Who is William Anders? Apollo 8 astronaut is known for THIS photograph. Details here
Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders passed away in the most tragic and unprecedented way at the ripe age of 90. According to ABC News, he flew the plane solo when it suddenly crashed into waters off the San Juan Islands. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash of the Beechcraft plane Anders was flying. Meanwhile, his body has been recovered from the plane's debris.
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Anders known for first 'Earthrise' picture
Anders took the outer space enthusiasts by storm by taking the 'Earthrise' photograph that became the trendy screensaver of many back in the decade of 1968. He clicked the picture while in the lunar orbit which showed the Earth's glimpse from the moon's surface, which was one of the first pictures of the Earth from outer space and thus it was so special for not only space agencies across the globe, but also for mankind.
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NASA administrator Bill Nelson on Friday, announced the tragic news of Anders passing away. According to the Coast Guard, Anders was the only person onboard the aircraft when the crash occurred. However, the entire details and reason for the crash are still cloudy.
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According to Heritage Flight Museum information, Anders was among the 14 men chosen by NASA from among
