Remembering Frank Borman: Astronaut and Aviation Pioneer, Dies at 95
Frank Borman, the NASA astronaut who commanded Apollo 8, the first crewed mission to orbit the moon, and later served as the chief executive of Eastern Air Lines, has died at the age of 95. Borman played a significant role in space exploration, including setting an endurance record in space during the Gemini 7 mission. As the CEO of Eastern Air Lines, he successfully piloted the carrier through a challenging business climate but ultimately faced its takeover and demise. Borman's legacy includes his contributions to space exploration and his leadership in the aviation industry.