William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash

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William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash – CBS News


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Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, who captured one of the most famous images ever taken in space — the iconic “Earthrise” — died Friday when the small plane he was piloting crashed off the coast of Washington state. He was 90 years old. Elise Preston examines his life and legacy.

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