Apollo 8

In the second manned Apollo flight, and the first manned test of the giant Saturn V rocket, a three-man crew took a flight all the way to the moon. Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders orbited the moon ten times, and read from Genesis on Christmas eve.

Apollo 8 at the Museum of Science and Industry

Apollo 8 at the Museum of Science and Industry

SpacecraftApollo 8
LocationMuseum of Science and Industry
Chicago, Illinois
HoursMonday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open every day except Christmas Day
Contact773-684-1414
MissionFirst manned mission to leave earth orbit and go around the moon.
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