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NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Collection
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NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Collection
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Earth Above the Lunar Horizon
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Earth Above the Lunar Horizon
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Apollo 8 served as the first manned lunar orbit mission, and the first manned flight of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) developed Saturn V launch vehicle. Lift off occurred on December 21, 1968, carrying a three man crew consisting of astronauts Frank Borman, commander; William Anders, Lunar Module (LM) Pilot; and James Lovell, Command Module (CM) pilot. The three safely returned to Earth on December 27, 1968. The mission achieved operational experience and tested the Apollo command module systems, including communications, tracking, and life-support, in cis-lunar space and lunar orbit, and allowed evaluation of crew performance on a lunar orbiting mission. The crew photographed the lunar surface, both far side and near side, obtaining information on topography and landmarks as well as other scientific information necessary for future Apollo landings. This photograph of Earth above the lunar horizon is one of many taken by the crew. All systems operated within allowable parameters and all objectives of the mission were achieved.
Full_Description
Apollo 8 served as the first manned lunar orbit mission, and the first manned flight of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) developed Saturn V launch vehicle. Lift off occurred on December 21, 1968, carrying a three man crew consisting of astronauts Frank Borman, commander; William Anders, Lunar Module (LM) Pilot; and James Lovell, Command Module (CM) pilot. The three safely returned to Earth on December 27, 1968. The mission achieved operational experience and tested the Apollo command module systems, including communications, tracking, and life-support, in cis-lunar space and lunar orbit, and allowed evaluation of crew performance on a lunar orbiting mission. The crew photographed the lunar surface, both far side and near side, obtaining information on topography and landmarks as well as other scientific information necessary for future Apollo landings. This photograph of Earth above the lunar horizon is one of many taken by the crew. All systems operated within allowable parameters and all objectives of the mission were achieved.
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Date of Image:
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1969-12-24
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1969-12-24
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Earth
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Apollo 8
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Lunar Horizon
Keywords
Lunar Horizon
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William Anders
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William Anders
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Frank Borman
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Frank Borman
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Earth
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Earth
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Saturn
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Saturn
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Apollo 8
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Apollo 8
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Saturn
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Saturn
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Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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December 21, 1968
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December 21, 1968
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December 27, 1968
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December 27, 1968
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1968
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1968
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Reference Number:
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MSFC-75-SA-4105-2C
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MSFC-75-SA-4105-2C
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MIX #:
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6971863
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NIX #:
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MSFC-6971863
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MSFC Negative Number:
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6971863
MSFC_Negative_Number
6971863
MSFC Negative Number
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UID:
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SPD-MARSH-6971863
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SPD-MARSH-6971863
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