Apollo 8 Astronaut Who Took Iconic "Earthrise" Photo Dies in Plane Crash
The world mourns the loss of Bill Anders, the Apollo 8 astronaut renowned for capturing one of the most iconic images of the space age — the "Earthrise" photo. Anders, who passed away at the age of 90, died in a tragic plane crash off the coast of Washington state. The small plane he was piloting, a Beech A45, went down near Roche Harbor on San Juan Island at about 11:40 a.m. local time, as confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration and his son, Greg Anders. Efforts to recover his body were ongoing, with the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board investigating the incident. Bill Anders was born on October 17, 1933, in Hong Kong and had a distinguished career in both the U.S. Navy and Air Force before joining NASA's astronaut program in 1964. His extensive flying experience, totaling over 6,000 hours, was a testament to his skill and dedication. Anders' significant contributions to space exploration included his role as a lunar module pilot f...
