Was apollo8 successful

Answer 1

Yes, the Apollo 8 mission of December 1968 was a success. It had the first manned spacecraft to leave earth orbit, the first manned spacecraft to reach the moon and to orbit another celestial body; enabled the first direct views of the far side of the moon, and generated one of spaceflights most famous photographs, that of earthrise during lunar orbit. It paved the way for remaining missions in the Apollo program including the later lunar landing of Apollo 11. The three crew, Borman, Lovell and Anders, completed mission objectives and returned safely to Earth.

Answer 2

Yes, Apollo 8 was successful. It was the first crewed spacecraft to orbit the Moon in December 1968, paving the way for later Apollo missions that landed astronauts on the lunar surface. The mission is often celebrated for its historic significance in advancing space exploration.