Frank Borman, First Astronaut to Orbit Moon, Dies at 95

Billings, Montana United States of America
After retiring from NASA, Borman served as the chief executive of Eastern Air Lines.
Borman, along with Jim Lovell and Bill Anders, orbited the moon 10 times on Christmas Eve 1968 during the Apollo 8 mission.
Frank Borman, the NASA astronaut who commanded the first crewed mission to orbit the moon, has passed away at the age of 95.
He first flew in space in 1965 aboard Gemini 7, a mission that proved humans could survive in weightless conditions.

Frank Borman, the NASA astronaut who commanded the first crewed mission to orbit the moon, has passed away at the age of 95. Borman, who was NASA's oldest living astronaut, was known for his discipline and attention to detail. He first flew in space in 1965 aboard Gemini 7, a mission that proved humans could survive in weightless conditions. Borman, along with Jim Lovell and Bill Anders, orbited the moon 10 times on Christmas Eve 1968 during the Apollo 8 mission. This mission marked a significant milestone in space exploration, as it was the first time humans had orbited the moon.

Born on March 14, 1928, in Gary, Indiana, Borman developed a passion for aviation at a young age. His career included serving as an Air Force fighter pilot, operational pilot and instructor, experimental test pilot, and an assistant professor at West Point before being selected by NASA in 1962. Borman was known for his commitment to protocol and his determination to complete missions. After retiring from NASA, Borman served as the chief executive of Eastern Air Lines. However, the company struggled with the deregulation of the nation's airlines in 1978 and Borman resigned in 1986 after the company was acquired by Texas Air.

Borman's death was announced by NASA and reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing a family spokesperson. Borman had a stroke at a retirement community and died at the Billings Clinic. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson praised Borman as a true American hero. Borman received numerous honors and decorations, including the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.


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    • However, the company struggled with the deregulation of the nation's airlines in 1978 and Borman resigned in 1986 after the company was acquired by Texas Air.
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    • NASA Administrator Bill Nelson praised Borman as a true American hero.
    • Borman's career included serving as an Air Force fighter pilot, operational pilot and instructor, experimental test pilot, and an assistant professor at West Point before being selected by NASA in 1962.
    • Borman received numerous honors and decorations, including the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
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