Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, has died in Washington plane crash
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Retired Maj. Gen. William Anders, renowned for capturing the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission, tragically died at 90 in a plane crash off Washington state's San Juan Islands. His son, Greg Anders, confirmed the news, stating, "He was a great pilot, and we will miss him terribly." The infamous Earthrise photo, depicted planet Earth as a shadowed blue marble from space. Anders' legacy extends beyond space exploration; he co-founded the Heritage Flight Museum in Washington state. The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are investigating the crash.