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APOLLO 11 MISSION
In 1969, Apollo 12 began broadcasting from the Moon, but Alan Bean accidentally aimed its camera at the Sun and killed the live TV feed- After Apollo 11 returned to Earth in 1969, Neil Armstrong spent his 39th birthday behind a glass wall from his wife; NASA kept him in a 3-week quarantine while scientists investigated a Lunar threat that probably never existed
- In 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts found a white rock later identified as part of the Moon's ancient crust; the "Genesis rock" was estimated to be around four billion years old
- NASA left a camera on the moon for 31 months; when Apollo 12 brought it home, scientists found bacteria that appeared to be aliveAfter 31 months on the moon, a bacterium discovered on the Surveyor III camera is believed to be a case of contamination. A thorough re-eva...22 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- In 1972, Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke left a photo of his wife and two sons on the Moon with a touching message from ‘Planet Earth’ that has remained there for more than 50 yearsIn 1972, Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke left a framed photo of his wife and two sons on the Moon, along with a touching message identifyi...22 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'Science has not yet mastered prophecy. We predict too much for the...' - inspiring quote by NASA Apollo 11 mission commander teaches life lessons on looking beyond tomorrow, planning, long-term thinking and why can’t science predict the futureQuote of the day by Neil Armstrong: Astronaut Neil Armstrong provided thought-provoking insights regarding the human inclination to anticip...19 Aug, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
- In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts saw mysterious flashes with their eyes closed. Scientists later found the causeDuring the Apollo missions, astronauts noted peculiar flashes of light occurring inside their spacecraft. These experiences were later attr...13 Aug, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
- During Apollo, NASA fired grenades and crashed abandoned spacecraft into the Moon, measuring the tremors to investigate its hidden interiorDuring the Apollo missions, NASA cleverly detonated explosives on the Moon to investigate its seismic activity and inner structure. Seismom...11 Aug, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
- In 1970, NASA deliberately crashed Apollo 13’s rocket into the Moon; the impact made the lunar interior “ring” for over three hoursDespite facing a harrowing crisis, the Apollo 13 mission still managed to execute a scientific experiment. They intentionally crashed the u...11 Aug, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- 3,900-kg SpaceX rocket to slam into the Moon on August 5: When and where to watch the rare impact from the US and Canada, why astronomers are tracking it and what happens nextA 3,900-kg SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is set to slam into the Moon at around 2.43 km/s on August 5, creating a rare lunar impact that ast...03 Aug, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'All in all, for someone who was immersed in, fascinated by, and dedicated to...' - thought-provoking quote by American astronaut teaches inspiring life lessons on dreams, timing, opportunity, success and why it's never too late to make historyQuote of the day by Neil Armstrong: Neil Armstrong felt he missed aviation's golden age. He believed timing should not stop anyone from dre...29 Jul, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
- 5 years before Apollo 11, a landlocked African nation tried to send teenagers to the Moon to beat the US and USSR, but the failed mission was probably never about the space race at allEdward Mukuka Nkoloso led Zambia's ambitious space program after independence. He trained teenage "Afronauts" using unconventional methods ...28 Jul, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
- In 1969, Apollo 10 astronauts set the fastest human speed record in space — here's why it still hasn't been brokenApollo 10 astronauts still hold the fastest human spaceflight speed record. Their return journey from lunar orbit reached nearly 40,000 kil...27 Jul, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- Moon going far from Earth: Scientists explain how it could bring longer days and end total solar eclipsesMoon moving farther from Earth: The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth at a rate of 3.83 centimetres per year, a change confirmed throug...24 Jul, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'I believe that every human has finite number of heartbeats and I don't...'Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon, lived a life of purpose, famously stating he wouldn't waste his limited heartbeats. His ...11 Dec, 2025, 03.24 PM IST
- The astronaut who skipped the moonwalk has a life lesson for all of usThe frequently overlooked third astronaut from the Apollo 11 mission has offered his insights after that remarkable experience. When people...13 Oct, 2024, 12.22 PM IST
- Jacket worn by astronaut Buzz Aldrin during Apollo 11 mission fetches $2.7 mn at Sotheby's auctionThe jacket is part of a personal collection of items the 92-year-old astronaut.27 Jul, 2022, 04.06 PM IST
- How Armstrong and Aldrin made ‘damn’ the first lunar curseThe incident took place on July 20, 1969 when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon.24 Jul, 2019, 10.02 AM IST
- Apollo 11 artifacts discovered in Neil Armstrong's closetThe artifacts discovered by Armstrong's widow, Carol, after his death in 2012, were objects flown in the Lunar Module Eagle during the Apol...10 Feb, 2015, 03.40 PM IST
- Web site recreates Apollo 11 mission in real timeFamilies crowded around black-and-white television sets in 1969 to watch Neil Armstrong take man's first steps on the moon.13 Jul, 2009, 04.49 PM IST
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