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The Night Apollo 8 Read the Bible From Lunar Orbit

The Night Apollo 8 Read the Bible From Lunar Orbit

Update: 2025-12-26
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On this episode of Our American Stories, on Christmas Eve 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 became the first humans to orbit the Moon. Joined by astronomer and broadcaster Steve Kates, known as Dr. Sky, they recall the moment the astronauts read from the Book of Genesis, uniting millions of listeners on Earth during a tense and historic holiday season in the midst of the Cold War.

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The Night Apollo 8 Read the Bible From Lunar Orbit

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