First Astronaut To Orbit The Moon Dead At 95

Frank Borman’s dedication to exploring the universe beyond our planet was notable throughout his career, although not always without concerns. In a 2018 NPR interview, he expressed concern about the Apollo 8 mission, saying, “My biggest concern was that the crew would screw it up somehow. I didn’t want us to be the ones… I wanted us to do everything perfectly.”

After Apollo 8, Frank Borman left NASA and joined Eastern Airlines, where he eventually became CEO. Although he never landed on the moon, Borman expressed no regrets and emphasized his main goal: to contribute to the team that surpassed the Soviets. However, he acknowledged the toll his work took on his family and complained an average of 250 days a year when he was away from home.