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November 10, 2020

Apollo 11: Only picture of Neil Armstrong on the moon up for auction

The only photo of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong standing on the moon is slated to go up for auction, where it's expected to sell for big bucks.

July 21, 2020

Creepy Apollo 11 Nixon deepfake video created by MIT to show dangers of high-tech misinformation

Scientists at MIT have digitally manipulated video and audio to create a creepy deepfake of President Nixon “delivering” a speech that would have been used in the event of an Apollo 11 disaster.

April 10, 2020

Apollo 13 image of napping astronaut gets high-def panoramic treatment for mission’s 50th anniversary

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission, a panoramic high-definition image of astronaut Fred Haise napping in the “lifeboat” Lunar Module has been produced. ​​​​​​​

April 9, 2020

The bag used by Buzz Aldrin to carry religious items to the moon surfaces

The bag used by Buzz Aldrin to carry religious items to the moon during the historic Apollo 11 mission is up for auction.

March 30, 2020

Amid coronavirus pandemic, Buzz Aldrin recounts Apollo 11 quarantine

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin has recounted the quarantine period he spent with fellow astronauts Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins following their historic moon mission.

January 3, 2020

NASA 2020: Mars, return to the Moon and more

2019 was a banner year for NASA, as the space agency announced plans to return to the Moon, celebrated the first-ever all-female spacewalk and commemorated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. 2020 appears to be just as, if not more action-packed, with a new rover headed to Mars, the continued preparation for the 2024 return to the Moon and a host of other projects.

December 9, 2019

Beer in orbit: Why space is the next frontier for alcohol

The idea of alcohol in space may seem outlandish, but a number of companies and organizations are keen to tap into new orbital opportunities.

November 26, 2019

UFO photos made famous by 'The X-Files' surface, up for auction

A series of iconic purported UFO images, including some that featured in the “The X-Files” TV show, are up for auction

November 7, 2019

NASA opens Moon rock samples sealed for more than 40 years

NASA has opened a previously sealed rock sample brought back from the Moon in 1972, marking the first time it will be analyzed.

October 24, 2019

Neil Armstrong items to be auctioned off beginning Friday

A fourth auction of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong’s personal belongings is set to begin Friday, continuing the commemoration of 50 years since the first moon landing.