Which former US astronaut who took the historic 'Earthrise' photo from space over 55 years ago, died in a plane crash on June 7, 2024, at the age of 90.
Correct answer: B. William Anders
- A. Frank Borman
- B. William Anders
- C. James Lovell
- D. None of These
Explanation
William Anders, an Apollo 8 astronaut, took the famous “Earthrise” photograph in 1968 and died in a plane crash in June 2024. Frank Borman commanded Apollo 8 but was not the astronaut who took that image.
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