Learn how Apollo 8 astronauts, in 1968, unexpectedly saw the Earth rising above the Moon's surface during their successful mission to become the first astronauts to orbit the moon. The iconic photos they took occurred because of several lucky events (it's only because the spacecraft was rolling that the Earth came into their view, and they found a roll of color film to put in their camera just in time). Our current-day Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has been able to help determine how the spacecraft was rolling and the views it saw out of specific windows, allowing for the creation of this video. Enjoy! (And you may want to make it full-screen!)
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