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50 years late, US gifts Apollo 17 moon rock to people of Cyprus
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
It took 50 years, but a moon rock intended as a goodwill gift to the people of Cyprus is finally being presented to the island nation. The lunar sample will be handed over in Nicosia.

Apollo 17: NASA's final Apollo moon landing mission in pictures
By Christine Lunsford last updated
On Dec. 7, 1972, NASA launched its last Apollo mission to the moon: Apollo 17. See photos from the historic mission here.

Happy anniversary, Apollo 17! Final moonwalking mission launched 50 years ago today
By Mike Wall published
NASA's Apollo 17 mission lifted off on Dec. 7, 1972, sending Gene Cernan, Harrison Schmitt and Ronald Evans toward Earth's nearest neighbor.

Apollo 17: The final moon mission of the Apollo era
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Reference The final Apollo mission took the first scientist to the moon and marked the final moon mission of the Apollo era.

NASA Langley's Katherine G. Johnson Computational Research Facility Opens
By Sarah Lewin last updated

NASA study calls for Apollo site protection among lunar surface ops policies
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A new NASA study has found that the protection of the Apollo landing sites remains a concern. The report, though, recommends "extreme restraint" in seeking protection for future heritage sites.

'Apollo Remastered' features new look at moon mission photography
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
They say you should never judge a book by its cover, but the image fronting "Apollo Remastered" by Andy Saunders speaks volumes for what is inside.

Jim McDivitt, astronaut who led Gemini 4 and Apollo 9 missions, dies at 93
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
NASA astronaut James McDivitt, who commanded Gemini 4, the first U.S. mission to conduct a spacewalk, before leading Apollo 9, the first test flight of the Apollo moon lander, has died at age 93.

Pearl Jam's 'Gigaton' boldly goes to the Red Planet, has 'Apollo' exclusive on SiriusXM
By Steve Spaleta last updated
Pearl Jam's new record, 'Gigaton,' moves listeners beyond Earthly bounds to reflect on our changing planet.

Astronaut's grandson partners on project to restore rare Apollo 15 'AstroVette'
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A rare Corvette is to be restored, 51 years after its one-time owner launched with the first car to be driven on the moon. Project AstroVette Endeavour aims to return the car to its 1971 condition.
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