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1968 Apollo 8 human spaceflight...
1968 Apollo 8 human spaceflight...
Item # 716296
December 27, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., December 27, 1968
* Apollo 8 human spaceflight ends
* 1st manned spacecraft to leave Earth's orbit
* 1st to reach the Moon
* James Lovell - Frank Borman - William Anders
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Apollo 8 Completes Trip With A Bullseye Landing" with related map. (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
AI notes: Apollo 8, launched on December 21, 1968, was the first crewed mission to leave Earth’s orbit, reach the Moon, orbit it, and return safely. Crewed by Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders, the mission marked a major milestone in the space race. It included ten lunar orbits, the famous "Earthrise" photo, and a live Christmas Eve broadcast during which the crew read from the Book of Genesis. Apollo 8 demonstrated critical spacecraft capabilities and paved the way for the Apollo 11 Moon landing, ending with a successful Pacific Ocean splashdown on December 27, 1968.
Category: The 20th Century
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