About
Commander of the Apollo 8 mission, which was the first time a team of astronauts had ever circled the moon. He had previously been a part of the Gemini 7 mission. Before working for NASA he worked with the Air Force.
Before Fame
He began flying at the age of 15 and joined the U.S. Air Force after high school.
Trivia
He is the recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor for his involvement in the Apollo 8 mission.
Family Life
He moved with his family to Tucson, Arizona at a young age.
Associated With
He and James Lovell served as commanders of Apollo missions.
