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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?

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

July 18, 2019

Apollo astronaut reveals what it's like to walk on the Moon: 'Most beautiful terrain I'd ever seen'

For the select few that have ever walked on the surface of the Moon, one adjective gets repeated over and over — magnificent.

July 18, 2019

Apollo 11: Never-before-seen video reveals lunar samples were searched for signs of life

As the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing nears, NASA has released never-before-seen footage of scientists checking the lunar samples that were brought back for signs of life

July 18, 2019

Apollo 11: Playtex's feminine touch helped NASA land on the Moon

Apollo 11 astronauts relied on the company that became Playtex to manufacture their spacesuits.