From Lunar Orbit to Hangar Bay 3: Apollo 8’s story told aboard the Yorktown

Apollo 8’s lunar mission ended aboard USS Yorktown. A new Patriots Point exhibit reveals how the carrier recovered the astronauts after their splashdown.
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Patriots Point unveils Apollo 8 exh.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is unveiling a new Apollo 8 exhibit, commemorating one of the most daring space missions and the USS Yorktown’s essential role in its dramatic recovery. Launched ...