On December 24, 1968, Apollo 8 entered lunar orbit, marking the first manned mission to the moon and the first live TV coverage of the lunar surface. While landing on the moon would not come until months later, the
Apollo 8 mission was a historical milestone that proved essential to ensure future success in a lunar landing. In a thrilling deep space adventure, this film revisits man's momentous first voyage to the moon and the race for space.
