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RIP Frank Borman: Astronaut Who Commanded Historic Apollo 8 Mission Passes Away at Age 95

Key takeaways: Frank Borman was the commander of the Apollo 8 mission, the first to leave low Earth orbit and reach the moon. The mission captured the iconic photograph “Earthrise”, showing the Earth half-covered in shadow above the moon’s horizon. Borman was remembered as a hero and a symbol of exploration and discovery. NASA has announced the death of Frank…