Frank Borman, Pioneer Astronaut of Apollo 8 Moon Mission, Passes Away at 95
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Frank Borman, the commander of NASA's Apollo 8 mission in 1968, which became the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon, has passed away at the age of 95. Borman, along with his fellow astronauts James A. Lovell Jr. and William A. Anders, captured the iconic image known as Earthrise and delivered a Christmas message from space. He also commanded the Gemini 7 mission in 1965, setting a record for time spent in space. Borman, known for his exceptional piloting skills, later served as the chairman of Eastern Airlines.
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