WEB William Alison Anders
1933-2024
USAF Major General, Electrical Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, NASA Astronaut
WEB William Alison Anders, a United States Air Force (USAF) major general, electrical engineer, nuclear engineer, and NASA astronaut, passed away on June 7, 2024, at the age of 90.
Anders played a pivotal role in the historic Apollo 8 mission in 1968, becoming one of the first three people to orbit the Moon. He was responsible for taking the iconic Earthrise photograph, which captured the Earth as a delicate blue marble suspended in the vastness of space.
William Anders' legacy extends beyond his groundbreaking contributions to space exploration. He was a dedicated advocate for environmental conservation and a tireless promoter of scientific literacy. His passing marks a profound loss for the aerospace community and serves as a lasting reminder of the transformative power of human ingenuity and the indomitable spirit of exploration.
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