Earthrise: Apollo 8 Astronaut Killed in Plane Crash – Iconic Photo-Taker Passes Away at 90
Seattle, Washington – William Anders, a former astronaut known for taking the iconic “Earthrise” photo during the Apollo 8 mission in 1968, tragically passed away at the age of 90. The incident occurred when the plane he was piloting alone crashed into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state. His son, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Greg Anders, confirmed the devastating news, expressing the family’s profound loss. William Anders, a retired major …