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EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 12 MIN

How did Apollo 8 orbit the Moon?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

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!

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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 s...

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