Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders, who snapped one of the most famous photographs taken in outer space, has died in a plane crash at the age of 90.
Officials say a small aircraft he was flying crashed into the sea off Washington state.
Anders’ son Greg confirmed that his father’s body was recovered on Friday afternoon.
On Christmas Eve, 1968, Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders captured a sight that had never been seen before: "Earthrise." pic.twitter.com/kmtyQHYs7t
— American Experience (@AmExperiencePBS) December 24, 2023
