90-year-old Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, known for the "Earthrise" photo, died in a plane crash.

90-year-old Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, famed for the iconic "Earthrise" photo taken in 1968, died in a plane crash on Friday. Anders, who was piloting alone, crashed into the waters near the San Juan Islands in Washington state. The "Earthrise" photograph, the first color image of Earth from space, is considered one of the most significant photos in modern history due to its impact on humans' perception of the planet.

June 08, 2024
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