Reported 12 months ago
The former Apollo 8 astronaut known for the iconic 'Earthrise' photo died in a plane crash while doing a flyby near a friend's house in Washington state. William Anders, who took the famous picture of Earth from space in 1968, was flying over the waters off Orcas Island when the accident occurred. The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary investigation revealed that the 90-year-old pilot's plane went into a near vertical dive before crashing into the water. Anders' significant contribution to the space program with the 'Earthrise' photograph has left a lasting impact on how humans view the planet.
Source: YAHOO