90-year-old former NASA astronaut William Anders, known for Apollo 8's "Earthrise" photo, died in a plane crash off Washington state.

90-year-old former NASA astronaut William Anders, known for his participation in the Apollo 8 mission and the iconic "Earthrise" photo, has died in a plane crash off the coast of Washington state. Anders was the sole occupant of a vintage Beechcraft T-34 Mentor when it crashed into the water near Jones Island. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the accident.

June 08, 2024
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