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Apollo 13: Facts about NASA's near-disaster moon mission
By Elizabeth Howell, Kimberly Hickok last updated
Reference Apollo 13 was NASA's third moon-landing mission but the astronauts never made it to the lunar surface. It stands as an example of the dangers of space travel.
How long does it take to get to the moon?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Here we explore how long it takes to get to the moon and the factors that affect the journey to our rocky companion.
Archaeology on the moon: How to preserve spaceflight artifacts from Apollo era
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA and many other countries are planning to bring humans back to the moon soon. But how do we preserve the spacecraft, tools and rovers already on the surface?
Buzz Aldrin: The second man on the moon
By Robert Lea last updated
Reference As his namesake would say, the influence of Buzz Aldrin is felt "to infinity and beyond." In terms of scientific achievement, military distinction and cultural impact.
How Apollo 11 inspired record-breaking NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Record-breaking former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson appeared on CBS News on July 20 to talk about how the Apollo 11 moon landing influenced her career choice.
Celebrate 400 years of moon maps for Apollo 11's anniversary (gallery)
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Library of Congress has 400 years of moon maps from around the world. Explore the moon in centuries of maps to celebrate the first-ever human moon landing in 1969.
Indiana Jones weaves his way into Apollo 11 history in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Indiana Jones changes the course of space history in his final big screen adventure. The archeologist crosses paths with four of NASA's most famous figures in "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."
Astronaut Story Musgrave's Apollo-flown medallions, shuttle toiletries up for auction
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A medallion that was flown to the moon for a member of NASA's astronaut corps opened for bids at just $100. The same astronaut's copy of a checklist he used on his first launch also listed for $100.
The Apollo moon landing was real, but NASA's quarantine procedure was not
By Joanna Thompson published
On its face, the Apollo 11 quarantine protocol looked sensible. But the new research suggests that NASA's "planetary protection" efforts were largely for show.
National Memorial Day Parade 2023 honors Apollo astronauts in US capital (video)
By Robert Z. Pearlman last updated
Apollo lunar module pilots Charlie Duke, Harrison Schmitt and Rusty Schweickart joined active NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC.
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