Bill Anders Latest articles by Bill Anders 50 Years After 'Earthrise,' a Christmas Eve Message from Its Photographer By Bill Anders published 24 December 18 On Dec. 24, 1968, Bill Anders orbited the moon as lunar module pilot with the Apollo 8 crew on humanity's first voyage to another world. Space Exploration Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (photos)2NASA still trying to revive silent Lunar Trailblazer moon orbiter3Metroid games in order: Chronological and release4NASA astronauts on spacewalk relocate antenna, prep for new solar arrays at space station5FAA grounds Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket until failure investigation is complete
50 Years After 'Earthrise,' a Christmas Eve Message from Its Photographer By Bill Anders published 24 December 18 On Dec. 24, 1968, Bill Anders orbited the moon as lunar module pilot with the Apollo 8 crew on humanity's first voyage to another world.