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APOLLO 16 MISSION
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 years- 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
- 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 future
- 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
- 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
- There is a family photo on the moon: The Astronaut who took ‘love you to the Moon and back’ literallyIn 1972, Apollo 16's Charles Duke left a family photo on the moon during his moonwalk. The photo was a tribute to his wife and children, re...05 Feb, 2025, 11.32 PM IST
- Asteroid speeding at 104,761 KMPH set for Earth encounter today, NASA reveals; Here's what you need to knowAsteroid Alert: An asteroid named 2024 RN16, measuring 110 feet wide, will make a close approach to Earth today. Travelling at 104,761 km/h...15 Sep, 2024, 07.27 PM IST
- Meet Jared Isaacman, an entrepreneur who is set to create history with first-ever private spacewalkJared Isaacman, billionaire founder of Shift4 Payments, is set to lead the Polaris Dawn mission for the first private spacewalk. Backed by ...29 Aug, 2024, 11.28 AM IST
- Finally, a Russian scientist puts an American conspiracy theory to restA persistent conspiracy theory in the US claims the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing was faked, suggesting NASA staged photos and videos. Russia...04 Jul, 2024, 06.48 PM IST
- 'Power rivalry in space': China lunar mission fuels US misinformationChina's Chang'e 6 mission returned with samples from the Moon's far side, sparking misinformation about NASA's Apollo landings. Chinese-lan...27 Jun, 2024, 07.51 AM 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
- Full 'Cold Moon' shines bright, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will also be visible; Details hereThe full moon in December, also called the cold moon, will glow radiantly in Wednesday’s night sky, peaking around 11:08 PM ET. The rare Ma...08 Dec, 2022, 12.27 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
- All systems go for Artemis 1 mission to MoonThe 322-foot (98-meter) Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is scheduled to blast off at 8:33 am (1233 GMT) from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC...24 Aug, 2022, 01.28 PM IST
- America's 'most experienced astronaut' dies: NASAWashington, Jan 7 (IANS) John Young, America's "most experienced astronaut" who walked on the Moon during the Apollo programme and commande...07 Jan, 2018, 05.47 AM IST
- 'Rusty' lunar rock suggests Moon's interior is dryThe question of the Moon's moistness matters because the amount of water and other volatile elements and compounds provide clues to the Moo...22 Aug, 2017, 02.47 PM 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
- What happened to the flags on the moon?With the abrasive moon dust and the sun’s unfiltered UVrays, the flag most likely would quickly disintegrate.25 Jul, 2014, 03.55 PM IST
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