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APOLLO 13 MISSION
In 1970, NASA deliberately crashed Apollo 13’s rocket into the Moon; the impact made the lunar interior “ring” for over three hours- NASA once gave IQ just 1 point in its astronaut selection system because the agency believed even brilliant people could fail in space; Here's what actually helped candidates get selected
- Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and labor
- Words of Wisdom on Letting Go: “If you can't change something, change your attitude.” — The life-changing wisdom most people ignore until stress, regret, and frustration begin controlling their happinessWords of Wisdom on Letting Go: If you can't change something, change your attitude—because mindset shapes destiny more than circumstances. ...15 Jun, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
- In 1970, Apollo 13 engineers built a life-saving air filter from cardboard, plastic bags, and duct tape while astronauts drifted through spaceApollo 13's Moon mission turned into a survival story after an oxygen tank explosion. Astronauts faced a deadly carbon dioxide buildup. The...17 May, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking tripThe Artemis II astronauts are back home after a historic deep space journey. They traveled further than previous moon missions, capturing n...12 Apr, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
- Artemis II breaks Apollo 13's record, reach farthest human distance from EarthNASA's Artemis II astronauts have made history. They became the farthest humans from Earth, exceeding Apollo 13's record. The crew complete...06 Apr, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
- Historic leap: Artemis 2 targets Apollo 13 record in high-stakes Moon flybyArtemis 2 live stream: Artemis II is pushing the boundaries of human spaceflight, aiming to surpass the farthest distance from Earth ever r...06 Apr, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
- Thought of the day by Astronaut Jim Lovell: ‘There are people who make things happen, there are people who watch things happen, and…’Thought of the day by Jim Lovell shows that success is rarely accidental. It is built by those who choose to engage, to lead and to make th...24 Feb, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
- Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander and decorated astronaut, dies at 97 — NASA celebrates his heroic legacy and four groundbreaking space missionsJim Lovell, the legendary Apollo 13 commander, has passed away at the age of 97, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy in space history. K...09 Aug, 2025, 01.12 AM IST
- Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97James Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13, has passed away at 97. Lovell's leadership turned the failed moon mission into an extraordinary d...09 Aug, 2025, 01.01 AM IST
- Peas in a podcast: Apollo, and lunar mortalsIn a riveting 1 hr 15 min episode of The Rest is History podcast, 'Tom Hanks On The Moon Landings & What He Learnt Working With Astronauts'...09 Apr, 2024, 10.59 PM IST
- NASA Apollo astronaut Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II passed away at age of 87. Check achievements, key detailsApollo astronaut Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II is no more, NASA has stated. The cause of death is yet to be known.04 Nov, 2023, 02.01 AM IST
- Thomas K. Mattingly: Astronaut who saved Apollo 13 crew dies aged 87The astronaut who helped in saving the Apollo 13 mission passed away at the age of 87 years. However, Mattingly is equally renowned for bei...03 Nov, 2023, 11.34 PM IST
- Marilyn Lovell, Apollo 13 commander’s wife, dies at 93. See what she was known forMarilyn Lovell, known for her strength during the Apollo 13 mission, passed away on August 27 in Lake Forest, Illinois, at the age of 93. H...03 Sep, 2023, 02.57 AM IST
- NASA's Orion capsule makes its closest approach to moonThe capsule's lunar flyby, on the return leg of its debut voyage, came a week after Orion reached its farthest point in space, nearly 270,0...06 Dec, 2022, 06.42 AM IST
- Photos clicked on the Moon during the 1969 Apollo mission up for auction in DenmarkA total of 74 unique NASA photographs are up for sale.09 Mar, 2022, 04.04 PM IST
- Neil Armstrong's bag containing traces of moon dust sells for a whopping $1.8 millionThe bag was auctioned on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of mankind's first moon landing.21 Jul, 2017, 01.39 PM IST
- A lookback at space disasters in the history of mankindFour-fifths of the way to the moon, Apollo 13 is crippled when a tank containing liquid oxygen bursts.29 Jan, 2017, 12.01 AM IST
- Eugene Cernan, last man to walk on moon, diesWashington, Jan 17 (IANS) Eugene A. Cernan, the commander of the Apollo 17 lunar-landing mission in 1972 and the last man to walk on the mo...17 Jan, 2017, 01.37 PM IST
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