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HISTORY OF APOLLO 17
In 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts tore a rover fender on the Moon; they rebuilt it with four spare maps, duct tape, and clamps, and the fix lasted through 9.1 km of drivingDuring Apollo seventeen, Commander Eugene Cernan broke the rover's rear fender extension. Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt rep...- In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, headed to the Moon without a traditional life insuranceIn 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, headed to the Moon without traditional life insurance. NASA...
- 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 ...
- 'Romance on Moon': In 2002, a NASA intern stole $21 million lunar rocks and put them under the sheets to spend the night with girlfriendIn 2002, NASA intern Thad Roberts and accomplices stole about 17 pounds of lunar samples and a meteorite from the Johnson Space Center, wit...
- In 1926, Robert Goddard launched the first liquid-fuel rocket from a snowy Massachusetts field; 35 years later, NASA formally dedicated Goddard Space Flight CenterOn March 16, 1926, Robert Goddard made history by launching the first liquid-propellant rocket from a serene farm in Worcester, Massachuset...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- Customer attention crisis: Why businesses must shift from volume to value in messagingCustomer attention has become scarce, forcing businesses to prioritize message value over volume. Verified and consent-based communication ...
- 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...
- Pentagon’s new UFO files reveal Apollo 17 astronauts saw ‘Fourth of July’ lights near the moonNewly released Pentagon files reveal Apollo 17 astronauts reported seeing "Fourth of July"-like lights and drifting particles near the moon...
- Artemis II astronauts near Moon for historic flyby, toilet glitch poses minor challengeArtemis II astronauts are nearing the Moon for a historic fly-around, marking humanity's return after over five decades. Despite a minor to...
- Indian Commercial Vehicle Industry Hits New Highs at the 17th Apollo CV Awards 2026The "Oscars of the Commercial Vehicle Industry" celebrated its 17th edition in Mumbai, marking a historic milestone for Commercial Vehicle ...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- Apollo Hospitals block deal: Nearly 19 lakh shares worth Rs 1,489 crore change handsApollo Hospitals' promoters reportedly sold 18.97 lakh shares in a block deal valued at Rs 1,489 crore, representing approximately 1.32% eq...
- Buyout fund Apollo Global joins race for BPCLSubmits EoI; to partner with global oil major to create consortium within 45 days of submission of offer
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- Forget slowdown, PEs are still heading to IndiaA slowdown in private equity(PE) dealmaking in India has not altered the plans of new PE firms including some bulge-bracket funds to set sh...
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