Apollo 8 crew report Earth view during moon approach
Apollo 8 astronauts Lovell Borman and Anders described a light blue halo around the moon and an expansive view of Earth from 48 000 miles out. They noted stars dimmed by rocket exhaust and joked with Mission Control as they prepared for the lunar encounter.
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Apollo B mission heralds new lunar insight
The article discusses the Apollo B launch and its potential to reveal how the moon formed and evolved, offering clues to Earth’s history. It notes three main theories about lunar origin, the role of sample returns, and the aim to compare moon rocks with Earth rocks to understand both celestial bodies better.
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Moon landing options shift in Apollo program outlook
Lt Gen Samuel Phillips indicated the United States may attempt a manned moon landing on Apollo 10 near May or June, with Apollo 11 as the first landing mission possibly in July or August. He noted the 10 mission could carry a landing craft if decided immediately, or be skipped entirely, while Apollo 8 tests remain primary.
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Walking Bloodbank Aboard Yorktown For Apollo Return
Aboard the USS Yorktown a mobile blood bank of 15 crewmen is on standby to support the three Apollo astronauts, matching blood types for five sailors per astronaut. NASA medical staff will supervise postflight checks, with tests running up to four and a half hours, though officials expect no problems.
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Yule Eve Special: Apollo 8 Plans Six Telecasts
Apollo 8 schedules six in flight telecasts from lunar orbit over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The programs feature Cpt. Frank Borman Cdr. James Lovell and Maj. William Anders viewing Earth and Moon through onboard windows and include live feeds from 2:05 p.m. Sunday to 2:60 p.m. Thursday with Earth seen from the Moon and lunar surface views.
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