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In 1969, three NASA astronauts abroad Apollo 10 flew incredibly close to the Moon. They had a lunar module a working descent engine but weren't allowed to landDuring the Apollo 10 mission, astronauts soared just nine miles above the Moon's surface, meticulously testing lunar module systems and lan...- In 1968, Apollo 8 photographed the famous Earthrise during its fourth lunar orbit; decades later, NASA used time-lapse images and LRO maps to reconstruct when and where it happenedThe forgotten camera aboard Apollo 8 inadvertently captured the Earthrise photo, highlighting an extraordinary moment for humanity. Utilizi...
- In 1964, NASA first tracked a satellite with lasers; the method later helped measure sea-level rise and ice lossIn 1964, NASA researchers made history by tracking a satellite for the first time using a laser beam. Leveraging spare radar components and...
- 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 oldIn 1971, the Apollo 15 mission led astronauts to discover a remarkable lunar rock, affectionately termed the 'Genesis rock' due to its age ...
- In 1975, Soviet Union sent a cannon to space and tested it from Salyut 3 station, just six months before US and Soviet astronauts met in orbit for the Apollo-Soyuz mission during the Cold WarIn January 1975, the Soviet Union fired a 23mm cannon from its Salyut 3 military space station as a test of its orbital defence system. The...
- 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 existedApollo 11 astronauts underwent a three-week quarantine after returning from the Moon. This precaution was taken due to the unknown biologic...
- In 1971, Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell threw a metal pole like a javelin on the moon: it still lies near one of Shepard's golf ballsDuring the Apollo 14 mission, astronauts Edgar Mitchell and Alan Shepard showcased their playful spirit while traversing the lunar surface....
- In 1972, Apollo 17 astronaut Jack Schmitt suddenly shouted, “There is orange soil!”: It contained tiny glass beads from ancient lunar fire fountainsDuring the Apollo 17 mission, astronauts stumbled upon intriguing orange soil at Shorty Crater, revealing a treasure trove of microscopic g...
- In 2013, NASA beamed laser data from lunar orbit at 622 megabits per second, demonstrating faster space communications than radioIn 2013, NASA's Lunar Laser Communication Demonstration set a groundbreaking standard by achieving data transmission speeds of 622 megabits...
- In 2009, NASA deliberately crashed LCROSS into a permanently shadowed lunar crater; the mission detected water in the resulting debris plumeNASA's groundbreaking LCROSS mission in 2009 confirmed the presence of water ice at the Moon's south pole, transforming our understanding o...
- 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...
- NASA warns of more coastal flooding in the 2030s: How the Moon’s 18.6-year cycle could bring floods on clear, calm daysAs we approach the 2030s, coastal regions are projected to experience a surge in high-tide flooding, exacerbated by a natural lunar cycle. ...
- Trump pledges 'golden age' of space travelUS President Trump plans to boost American space travel and lunar missions. The United States aims to compete with China for a moon landing...
- Why NASA's latest moon discovery creates a major dilemma for Artemis astronautsMicrobes from Earth can survive on the Moon's surface for days. New research shows shadowed lunar craters offer protective microclimates fo...
- New NASA images show massive 60-foot crater created when SpaceX Falcon 9 stage hit the MoonNASA released new photographs of the SpaceX rocket crater on the Moon. These images were captured by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter space...
- ISRO official says docking technology key to future lunar, human space missionsDocking technology is vital for future lunar sample return missions. This capability will also support India's planned Bharatiya Antariksh ...
- 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...
- Why SpaceX's accidental Moon crash is worrying scientists ahead of Artemis missionsA spent SpaceX rocket stage has impacted the Moon after a year in space. Astronomers confirm the four-tonne Falcon 9 upper stage hit the lu...
- School-bus-size object from SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into moon's Einstein CraterA discarded second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was expected to crash into the Moon early Wednesday after drifting in space since a Ja...
- A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moonA SpaceX rocket upper stage will crash into the moon on Wednesday. This event will create a crater and eject dust and rubble into space. Sc...
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