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Gravity and relative velocity are what keep anything in orbit about any object.

(Note: Apollo 8 returned to Earth on December 27, 1968.)

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Related Questions

What was the program number of the first moon orbiting mission?

Apollo 8


How many times did Apollo 8 orbit the moon?

The Apollo 8 spacecraft orbited around the moon 10 times.


Did Apollo 8 the spaceship land on the moon?

No, Apollo 8 was the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon, but it did not land.


What Apollo mission came close to the moon?

The Apollo 8 and Apollo 10 came close to the moon but did not land on it.


Did Apollo 8 land on the moon?

No, Apollo 8 was the first manned mission the orbit the moon but it did not land on it.


Which Apollo flight was first to orbit the moon?

Apollo 8


How many deaths on apollo 8 mission?

No deaths occurred during the Apollo 8 mission. It was the second crewed mission in the Apollo program and was primarily focused on orbiting the Moon. The three astronauts - Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders - returned safely to Earth after completing their mission.


Did Apollo six land on the moon?

Apollo 6 was an unmanned test flight, which was not intended to reach the moon. Apollo 8 was the first to orbit the moon. Apollo 11 was the first to land on the moon.


Which Apollo mission was the first to orbit the moon?

Apollo 8 was the first spacecraft to orbit the moon.


Why did Apollo 8 blow up?

Apollo 8 did not blow up. Apollo 8 was the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon. It returned to the Earth safely. Apollo 13 is the spacecraft that had an explosion while traveling to the moon.


What missions have not reached the moon?

Apollo 13, Apollo 1, Apollo 8, Apollo 10 and maybe some other ones. But missions Apollo 8 and Apollo 10 weren't planned to go to the moon. They were just preparing for Apollo 11.


What was theMission number of first Apollo moon orbiter?

Apollo 8