Remembering Frank Borman: The First Moon Mission Commander

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Remembering Frank Borman: The First Moon Mission Commander
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Frank Borman, NASA's oldest living astronaut and a key figure in American space exploration, has died at the age of 95. Borman played a crucial role in two NASA missions, including the historic Apollo 8 mission, the first to orbit a human around the moon. He also contributed to the investigation and reengineering of the Apollo capsule after the Apollo 1 tragedy. Borman's legacy as a pioneer in space exploration and his commitment to the team that outpaced the Soviets will continue to inspire future space explorers.

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