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![Buzz Aldrin, second man on the moon salutes an image of himself standing on the moon next to the American flag.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZAwDJ23dB875zP6cKHukck-320-80.jpg)
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.
![peggy whitson in a spacesuit smiling during a spacewalk. black space is behind her](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8d8DE272Haj4U8LLHNbNY6-320-80.jpg)
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.
![close-up view of the limb of the moon in a sketch showing craters](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7ct2ZLSWLjxuknuDm3xqj4-320-80.jpg)
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 rides on horseback through New York City during the ticker tape parade thrown for the Apollo 11 astronauts in a scene from "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," now in theaters.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iApT7WAfk9XFjE6Q3gDZ5M-320-80.jpg)
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."
![name patch on a blue astronaut flight suit that reads "story musgrave"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YqJ36yCZAC98B5F5DWrLXH-320-80.jpg)
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 three apollo 11 astronauts in a quarantine facility speaking to president richard nixon after returning to the moon in 1969](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AstyeLWkaE9zh2j2xwyNED-320-80.png)
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.
![Apollo astronauts Charlie Duke, Harrison Schmitt and Rusty Sweickart join active NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik on the grand marshals float in the National Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2023 in Washington, D.C..](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mQvDbczqqKUP8yny75ztQV-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Retired Brig. Gen Buzz Aldrin sits on stage during his honorary promotion ceremony at Space Systems Command at Los Angeles Air Force Base in California on May 5, 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uo5gahSxwqXUeVqZ8y9Ymc-320-80.jpg)
Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin honored as Air Force one-star, Space Force Guardian
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Buzz Aldrin already had the moon to his credit. Now he has a star. The Apollo 11 astronaut and colonel in the U.S. Air Force received a promotion to the honorary rank of brigadier general.
![NASA's Mobile Launch Platform-3 (MLP-3), which was used for the Apollo 11 moon landing mission among other historic flights, is seen lowered to the ground for its demolition.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uowdfbwdWt8dTe9p5D3vZL-320-80.jpg)
NASA platform used to launch Apollo 11 to the moon set for demolition
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
NASA's Mobile Launch Platform-3, from which the first astronauts departed Earth to fly around and land on the moon now, itself, only has a limited time left on the planet.
![MotoArt's new Lockheed C-121G Super Constellation PlaneTags were cut from various areas on NASA 420, the space agency's Gemini and Apollo tracking station test aircraft, including its exterior and interior surfaces, explaining the different paint and metal finishes.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s9ZxMizJVuXwTR2nTsTHwZ-320-80.jpg)
New MotoArt PlaneTags made from NASA aircraft used by Apollo tracking stations
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A NASA aircraft used to test the agency's Gemini and Apollo tracking stations has "taken off" as a popular collectible. MotoArt's latest PlaneTag is made from NASA 420, a C-121G Super Constellation.
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