Bill Anders Latest articles by Bill Anders 50 Years After 'Earthrise,' a Christmas Eve Message from Its Photographer By Bill Anders published 24 December 18 On Dec. 24, 1968, Bill Anders orbited the moon as lunar module pilot with the Apollo 8 crew on humanity's first voyage to another world. Space Exploration Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1How do you keep reusable spacecraft cool during reentry? Make them 'sweat'2Calling citizen scientists! Help NASA's Galaxy Zoo classify galaxies seen by James Webb Space Telescope3'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld' producer talks bringing back Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane for Disney+ series (exclusive)4Playmobil, ESA partner on toy starter pack for a space mission on the moon5New Mexico's Spaceport America looks up and into the future
50 Years After 'Earthrise,' a Christmas Eve Message from Its Photographer By Bill Anders published 24 December 18 On Dec. 24, 1968, Bill Anders orbited the moon as lunar module pilot with the Apollo 8 crew on humanity's first voyage to another world.