| Apollo 8 Launch - Part 2 of 3 |
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In this part, the Apollo 8 crosses the point where the gravitational pull of Earth and Moon just balance. The crewmen became the first to fall toward another celestial body and go into a orbit around the Moon. The final thrust into the Moon's orbit was called Lunar Orbit Insertion. Return to Apollo 8 Launch - Part 1. Return to the Apollo Missions. |
