Apollo 8 Commander and NASA Astronaut Frank Borman Passes Away at 95
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Frank Borman, the Apollo astronaut who commanded the first mission to orbit the moon, has passed away at the age of 95. Known for his no-nonsense demeanor and dedication to beating the Soviet Union in the space race, Borman played a critical role in NASA's early missions. He piloted Gemini 7 and later served as the mission commander for Apollo 8, which successfully circled the moon in 1968. Borman's disciplined approach and attention to detail contributed to the overall success of the Apollo program.
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