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Today in aviation history: Apollo 8 orbits the moon

On December 24, 1968, Apollo 8 became the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon. This article looks back at the historic flight that changed space exploration forever.
In July 1969, three American astronauts—commander Neil Armstrong, command module pilot Michael Collins and lunar module pilot Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin—made history as the crew of Apollo 11, the first ...
The oldest of you are turning 80 in 2026, the vanguard of a “rock n’ roll” and “TV age” generation that left an imprint on ...
Apollo astronauts left indelible imprint on astronauts, dignitaries, politicians, and three Presidents in two countries.
The 26-foot-tall (8-meter-tall) cargo lander is expected to embark on its first flight during the first quarter of 2026, ...