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Apollo 8 Astronaut William Anders, Photographer of Iconic Earthrise Photo, Dies at 90

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Breaking news: Former Apollo 8 astronaut, William Anders, known for capturing the Earthrise photo, has passed away at 90.

Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, renowned for his iconic Earthrise photo that captured Earth as a shadowed blue marble from lunar orbit, tragically passed away at the age of 90. The retired major-general was a key figure in early space exploration, orbiting the moon and providing humanity with a humbling perspective of our planet's place in the cosmos.

William Anders, often referred to as the 'Earthrise' photographer, left a lasting legacy with his remarkable photograph that showcased the beauty and fragility of Earth from space. His contribution to space history and the profound impact of his images continue to inspire generations of astronomers, astronauts, and earth enthusiasts.

The news of Anders' death after a plane crash in Washington state has shocked the international community, reminding us of the risks and sacrifices that astronauts face in the pursuit of space exploration. His memory will forever be cherished as a pioneer who captured a moment of awe and reflection through the lens of his camera.

In the wake of William Anders' passing, the world mourns the loss of a legendary astronaut whose photograph symbolized the unity and interconnectedness of all life on Earth. His legacy lives on, reminding us of the beauty and fragility of our planet, seen through the eyes of a visionary explorer.

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William Anders, Apollo 8 astronaut who took Earthrise photo, killed ... (CBC.ca)

Retired major-general William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic Earthrise photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from ...

William Anders, 'Earthrise' Photographer on Apollo 8, Dies at 90 ... (BNN)

(Bloomberg) -- William Anders, the US astronaut whose “Earthrise” photograph from lunar orbit captured humanity's humble place in the cosmos, ...

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Former Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders dead after plane crash in ... (KTVL)

Former astronaut William Anders is dead at the age of 90 after a plane crash in Washington state.

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William Anders, Apollo 8 astronaut who took 'Earthrise' photo, dies in ... (NBC News)

William Anders, an astronaut who was one of the first three people to orbit the moon, and who took the famous "Earthrise" photo, died Friday after a small ...

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Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo ... (CTV News Vancouver)

Retired Maj. Gen. William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic 'Earthrise' photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from ...

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Mort de l'astronaute William Anders de la mission Apollo 8 (La Presse)

L'astronaute William Anders, membre de la mission Apollo 8 et auteur de la légendaire photographie « Lever de Terre », est mort vendredi à 90 ans dans un ...

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William Anders, qui avait pris la célèbre photo «Lever de Terre ... (TVA Nouvelles)

L'astronaute William Anders a perdu la vie lors d'un tragique écrasement d'avion vendredi, selon plusieurs médias internationaux.

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L'ancien astronaute américain William Anders est mort (Ouest-France)

William Anders, l'astronaute ayant photographié un « Lever de Terre » lors de la mission de la NASA Apollo 8, est mort vendredi à l'âge de 90 ans dans un ...

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L'astronaute William Anders, auteur du cliché "Lever de Terre" lors ... (RTS.ch)

L'ancien astronaute de la NASA William Anders, membre de la mission lunaire Apollo 8 et auteur de la célèbre photographie "Lever de Terre", ...

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Mort à 90 ans dans un accident d'avion de l'astronaute William ... (Le Monde)

La mission Apollo 8 avait décollé en décembre 1968 avec à bord William Anders et deux autres astronautes, Frank Borman et James Lovell. Avant de devenir ...

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Mission Apollo 8 : l'astronaute William Anders est décédé dans un ... (CNEWS)

William Anders a marqué l'exploration spatiale avec un cliché emblématique, le «Lever de Terre», pris lors de la mission Apollo 8, en 1968.

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William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash (CBS News)

William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.

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William Anders, qui avait pris la célèbre photo «Lever de Terre ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

L'astronaute William Anders a perdu la vie lors d'un tragique écrasement d'avion vendredi, selon plusieurs médias internationaux.

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Mort de William Anders, astronaute d'Apollo 8 et auteur de cette ... (Le HuffPost)

William Anders a marqué l'exploration spatiale avec un cliché emblématique, le « Lever de Terre », pris lors de la mission Apollo 8, en 1968.

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Former astronaut William Anders dies in plane crash off B.C. coast (CTV News Vancouver)

Retired Maj. Gen. William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic 'Earthrise' photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from ...

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Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo ... (ABC News)

William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic “Earthrise” photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968, ...

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NASA Administrator Remembers Apollo Astronaut William Anders (PRNewswire)

PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on the passing of Apollo astronaut Maj. Gen. (ret.) William "Bill" Anders ...

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Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo ... (St. Paul Journal)

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, who is also a retired NASA astronaut, wrote on the social platform X, "Bill Anders forever changed our perspective of our planet and ...

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L'ancien astronaute américain William Anders est mort (Zonebourse.com)

William Anders, l'astronaute ayant photographié un Lever de Terre lors de la mission de la NASA Apollo 8, est mort vendredi à l'âge de 90 ans dans un ...

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Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo ... (PBS NewsHour)

The San Juan County Sheriff says a report came in shortly before noon Friday that an older model plane crashed into the water and sank near the north end of ...

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Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, who took famous 'Earthrise ... (USA TODAY)

Apart from being one of the astronauts on Apollo 8, Anders is noted for "Earthrise," a famous photo of the planet looking like a blue marble from space.

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Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders dies in plane crash at 90 (ABC News)

Anders' famous "Earthrise" photo was taken on Christmas Eve in 1968 during the Apollo 8 mission.

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William Anders, Apollo 8 astronaut who shot 'Earthrise,' dies at 90 (The Washington Post)

As part of the first crewed mission to orbit the moon, Maj. Anders looked toward home and took one of the most famous photos of all time.

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Hong Kong-born US astronaut William Anders dies in plane crash ... (Hong Kong Free Press)

Hong Kong-born William Anders, the US astronaut who took the historic "Earthrise" photo from space over 55 years ago, died in a plane crash.

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