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When did humans first orbit the Moon?
Quick Answer
Apollo 8 became the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon on 24 December 1968.
The Full Story
Apollo 8 entered lunar orbit on 24 December 1968 with astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and William Anders aboard. It was the first time humans had left Earth orbit and traveled to another world. The mission is famous for the Earthrise photograph and for its live Christmas Eve broadcast. Apollo 8 proved that a crewed lunar landing was technically possible.
Key Facts
1.Lunar orbit entered: 24 December 1968
2.Crew: Borman, Lovell, Anders
3.First crewed mission beyond Earth orbit
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