Frank Borman is a retired American astronaut and military officer, best known for his role as the commander of the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. This historic mission was the first to send humans around the Moon, providing crucial data for future lunar landings. Borman's leadership during the mission helped pave the way for the successful Apollo 11 landing. Born on March 14, 1928, in Gary, Indiana, Borman served as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force before joining NASA. After retiring from the space program, he became an executive in the private sector, contributing to the aerospace industry and other fields.