Relive one of the most daring chapters of the Space Race. This is an authentic, original 1968 NASA official publication commemorating Apollo 8, humankind's historic first journey to orbit the Moon.
As captured in this photo, the cover features the iconic, breathtaking "Earthrise" photo—our vibrant blue planet suspended over the stark, cratered lunar surface—captioned with the historic title: "APOLLO 8: MAN AROUND THE MOON."
Inside the Publication: Compiled immediately in the wake of the December 1968 mission, this official NASA document (designated in government archives as NASA EP-66) spans roughly 24 pages. It serves as an official retrospective, featuring short essays, technical descriptions of the trajectory, "The Making of an Astronaut," and spectacular early color photography taken by the crew (Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders) as they made their ten historic lunar orbits.
The Backstory
This booklet comes directly from the private family estate of a lifelong NASA mission specialist who worked on the Apollo program. Beautifully preserved for over five decades, this is a true mid-century historical artifact, not a modern scan or reprint.
Product Details:
Item: Official NASA Educational Publication Booklet (NASA EP-66)
Title: Apollo 8: Man Around the Moon
Year Published: 1968 / Early 1969
Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office / NASA
Visuals: Features the famous "Earthrise" front cover (as shown in the pictures) and numerous vintage mission photos/diagrams inside.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The dark cover retains great gloss, the spine is tight, and the corners show only minor, age-appropriate storage wear.
Provenance: Sourced from a genuine NASA family estate.
An absolute must-have anchor piece for any serious Apollo program collection or vintage space exploration archive.
Relive one of the most daring chapters of the Space Race. This is an authentic, original 1968 NASA official publication commemorating Apollo 8, humankind's historic first journey to orbit the Moon.
As captured in this photo, the cover features the iconic, breathtaking "Earthrise" photo—our vibrant blue planet suspended over the stark, cratered lunar surface—captioned with the historic title: "APOLLO 8: MAN AROUND THE MOON."
Inside the Publication: Compiled immediately in the wake of the December 1968 mission, this official NASA document (designated in government archives as NASA EP-66) spans roughly 24 pages. It serves as an official retrospective, featuring short essays, technical descriptions of the trajectory, "The Making of an Astronaut," and spectacular early color photography taken by the crew (Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders) as they made their ten historic lunar orbits.
The Backstory
This booklet comes directly from the private family estate of a lifelong NASA mission specialist who worked on the Apollo program. Beautifully preserved for over five decades, this is a true mid-century historical artifact, not a modern scan or reprint.
Product Details:
Item: Official NASA Educational Publication Booklet (NASA EP-66)
Title: Apollo 8: Man Around the Moon
Year Published: 1968 / Early 1969
Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office / NASA
Visuals: Features the famous "Earthrise" front cover (as shown in the pictures) and numerous vintage mission photos/diagrams inside.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The dark cover retains great gloss, the spine is tight, and the corners show only minor, age-appropriate storage wear.
Provenance: Sourced from a genuine NASA family estate.
An absolute must-have anchor piece for any serious Apollo program collection or vintage space exploration archive.
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