William Anders
William Anders is a former NASA astronaut and engineer, best known for his iconic photograph 'Earthrise' taken during the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. This photograph became a pivotal moment in environmental awareness, showcasing Earth as a fragile blue planet in the vastness of space and inspiring a global movement toward environmental protection.
Born on Oct 17, 1933 (92 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 1 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 10,767 | $400,000 | 467$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,216,900 | 10,767 | $400,000 | 467$ |
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Israel:
William Anders was a member of the Apollo 8 mission, the first to orbit the moon.
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Paraguay:
William Anders took the famous 'Earthrise' photograph during the Apollo 8 mission.
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Romania:
William Anders was the lunar module pilot of Apollo 8, known for photographing the Earthrise.
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Liechtenstein:
William Anders captured the iconic 'Earthrise' photo during the Apollo 8 mission, highlighting Earth's fragility.
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United States:
The same day, Lovell’s crewmate William Anders took the iconic 'Earthrise' image of our home planet emerging from beyond the lunar horizon.
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Ireland:
William Anders was a crewmate of Jim Lovell on the Apollo 8 mission.
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Jamaica:
William Anders captured the iconic Earthrise photograph during the Apollo 8 mission.
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