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Apollo artifacts: NASA salvages parts from Alabama's rest stop Saturn IB rocket
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
At the very end, it was the rocket that took itself down. The Saturn IB was in the final minutes of being laid down when it fell the last 15 feet to the ground.
Mysterious magnetism in Apollo moon rocks is natural in origin, new study finds
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
New research finds spaceflight does not adversely affect moon rock magnetism, disproving one of two major oppositions to the moon dynamo theory.
Apollo 8: Everything you need to know
By Robert Lea last updated
Reference In 1968, NASA's Apollo 8 mission carried the first crew beyond low Earth orbit and toward the moon, an important turning point in humanity's exploration of space.
Mysterious moonquake traced to Apollo 17 lunar lander base
By Stefanie Waldek published
A reanalysis of Apollo 17 seismic data has revealed that the Apollo 17 lunar lander base is creating its own moonquakes.
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.
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