Tag: Astronaut
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Woman Swept Away in Utah River Triggers Search
Utah County, Utah – A hiker’s discovery of a phone recording a woman being swept away in a river has initiated search efforts in Utah’s Dry Creek Canyon area near Horsetail Falls. Hiker’s Find The incident unfolded when a hiker stumbled upon the phone in the picturesque Dry Creek Canyon area, situated near the famed…
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Apollo 8 Astronaut Dies in Plane Crash near Jones Island
Retired Maj. Gen. William Bill Anders, renowned for his role as an Apollo 8 astronaut, tragically lost his life in a plane crash near the coast of Jones Island in Washington state. The incident occurred on Friday morning, claiming the life of the 90-year-old veteran. Pilot Identity Confirmed by Son Lt. Col. Greg Anders, the…
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Retired Astronaut William Anders Dies in Plane Crash
Retired Major General William Anders, renowned for capturing the iconic Earthrise photo during the Apollo 8 mission in 1968, tragically passed away at the age of 90. Anders, who piloted the Apollo 8 mission, perished in a solo flight accident as his plane plunged into the waters near the San Juan Islands in Washington state.…
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Mt. Juliet Hometown Hero Set to Launch Into Space
Boeing gears up to send NASA astronauts into space, including Mt. Juliet’s own Barry Butch Wilmore. A Local Hero’s Journey Barry Wilmore, a celebrated figure in Mt. Juliet, is part of the historic astronaut crew. Mt. Juliet’s Pride Wilmore’s high school roots and athletic achievements mark his legacy in the community. Paving the Way for…
