How did Apollo 8 orbit the Moon?

Get ready for the wildest space adventure ever! The year is 1968,
and the Space Race is heating up. But three brave astronauts were
about to do something nobody had ever done: they were going to
leave Earth's orbit and travel 240,000 miles to the Moon! This
wasn't just a quick trip—it was a journey into the unknown aboard
Apollo 8.


Imagine seeing the dark, mysterious side of the Moon! But the
biggest surprise happened on Christmas Eve. As they orbited the
silent Moon, they turned around and saw our beautiful blue and
white planet rising over the lunar horizon. That famous
'Earthrise' photo changed everything! Tune in to hear how these
heroes read from the Bible live on TV before making the dangerous
journey back home. Prepare to have your mind blown by this
incredible Christmas story from space!