Frank Borman, Apollo 8 Astronaut, Passes Away at 95
Frank Borman, the legendary astronaut who led the first manned mission to the moon, Apollo 8, has died at the age of 95. The news of his passing was shared by John Lounsbury on Twitter.
Borman, along with fellow astronauts James Lovell and William Anders, made history when they embarked on the Apollo 8 mission in December 1968. This mission marked the first time humans had ever reached the moon and orbited it.
Borman’s contributions to space exploration were monumental. He played a crucial role in paving the way for later lunar missions, including the iconic Apollo 11 moon landing that occurred less than a year after Apollo 8.
Throughout his career, Borman received numerous accolades and honors for his bravery and dedication to space exploration. His legacy will forever be remembered as a pioneer in pushing the boundaries of human exploration beyond Earth.
Our deepest condolences go out to Borman’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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Source : @jlounsbury59
Frank Borman, Apollo 8 astronaut who led first flight to the moon, dies at 95 https://t.co/Ib7aPTIumY
— John Lounsbury (@jlounsbury59) November 15, 2023