William Anders

William Anders is an American astronaut, engineer, and businessman, best known for his role as the Lunar Module Pilot on the Apollo 8 mission in 1968, the first manned mission to orbit the Moon. During the mission, he took the iconic "Earthrise" photograph, capturing Earth rising over the lunar horizon, which highlighted the planet's beauty and fragility. This image became a symbol of the environmental movement and changed perspectives on Earth’s place in the universe. Following his space career, Anders served in various leadership roles in aerospace and business fields. His contributions have left a lasting impact on space exploration and environmental awareness.