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Apollo 11 July 19, 2019

Apollo 11: Astronaut Mike Massimino explains how the Moon landing inspired his NASA career

Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino was just 6 years old when he watched Neil Armstrong take his historic first steps on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

Apollo 11 July 19, 2019

Buzz Aldrin 'disappointed' in America's progress since Apollo 11: 'We have the No. 1 rocket and spacecraft and they can’t get into lunar orbit'

Speaking at an event honoring Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the Moon, said he's "disappointed" with the progress America's space program has made over the past 50 years.

Celebrity News July 19, 2019

Disney star Christie Carlson Romano recreates iconic 'Even Stevens' moon landing song with former costars

Former Disney Channel star Christy Carlson Romano — who played Ren Stevens on “Even Stevens — recently recreated an out-of-this-world scene from the beloved show. 

Apollo 11 July 19, 2019

Apollo 11: Tranquility base should get special heritage status, says space agency boss

Tranquility base, where humans first set foot on the Moon, should be given special heritage status to protect it from future damange, according to the European Space Agency's chief.

Apollo 11 July 19, 2019

Should we return to the Moon? Apollo astronauts give their thoughts

Earlier this year, the Trump administration said America would send a manned mission to the Moon by 2024, a feat that was first achieved 50 years ago tomorrow. But as the date gets closer and political infighting continues to abound, the question begs to be asked — what do the astronauts think?

Apollo 11 July 19, 2019

Here’s what we’ve left behind on the Moon

More than 413,000 pounds: That’s the estimated total weight of all man-made items left on the moon since Apollo 11 astronauts became the first to land there in 1969. This “lunar litter,” as documentary filmmaker Arlen Parsa called it in his 2012 short film, is itemized in a 22-page document from NASA.

Apollo 11 July 19, 2019

Apollo 11: Google creates huge moonlight portrait larger than Central Park to honor epic mission

As part of its tribute to Apollo 11, Google is using moonlight to dramatically showcase Margaret Hamilton, a pioneer whose computational work helped make the historic mission possible.

OPINION July 19, 2019

Rick McDaniel: Let’s celebrate the greatest achievement in human history

Saturday we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing on July 20, 1969, at 4:18 p.m. EDT. It is not just a moment in history -- it is the greatest achievement in human history. As Neil Armstrong said when he stepped onto the moon, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Apollo 11 July 18, 2019

Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins disagrees with NASA's planned Moon return: 'We should shoot directly for Mars'

Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins wants NASA to aim its sights squarely on Mars for future space exploration.

Apollo 11 July 18, 2019

Moon landing: Buzz Aldrin took Holy Communion, read this Bible verse on lunar surface

Fifty years ago, when American astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, a devout Christian, made history landing on the moon, the first thing he did was give thanks to God.

Apollo 11 July 18, 2019

Apollo 11: What Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin saw during dramatic Moon landing

The iconic images of the Eagle Lunar Module’s descent to the Moon rank among the most incredible footage ever recorded.