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A NASA intern Gary George paid $217 for 1,150 NASA tapes; 43 years later, 3 Apollo 11 recordings showing Neil Armstrong sold for $1.82 million

Former NASA intern Gary George spent just $217.77 on 1,150 surplus NASA videotapes in 1976, unaware that three reels contained rare first-generation footage of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon. Around 43 years later, the Apollo 11 tapes sold at Sotheby’s for $1.82 million, making Gary George…

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Looking up: French collector gathers lunar photos that changed our view of space

Astronaut Sophie Adenot made history this month as the first French woman to perform a spacewalk. Back on Earth, space enthusiasts across France are finding their own ways to reach for the stars. In the last of a five-part series, space historian and collector Victor Martin-Malburet talks to RFI about…

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In 1969, Neil Armstrong brought Moon rocks back to Earth. NASA fed some of the lunar dust to German cockroaches, Japanese quail, and other animals

Following the Apollo 11 mission, NASA embarked on some groundbreaking biological experiments involving lunar samples. They conducted tests by feeding German cockroaches, injecting mice, and exposing quail to lunar dust. Additionally, they assessed the safety of plants such as tomatoes and onions in lunar soil. These measures were crucial to…

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In 1966, Gemini VIII made the first U.S. docking in space; 27 minutes later, a stuck thruster sent it spinning near 1 revolution per second before Neil Armstrong stopped it

The Gemini VIII mission quickly transitioned from a planned rendezvous to a critical in-flight emergency. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott faced a dangerous spin after docking with an Agena target vehicle. Armstrong's decisive action to use re-entry thrusters stabilized the spacecraft and averted disaster. This emergency led to an…

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In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, headed to the Moon without a traditional life insurance

In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, headed to the Moon without traditional life insurance. NASA did not provide life insurance to its employees at the time, while private policies were costly. The astronauts instead signed hundreds of autographed envelopes before launch, giving their families…

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'Romance on Moon': In 2002, a NASA intern stole $21 million lunar rocks and put them under the sheets to spend the night with girlfriend

In 2002, NASA intern Thad Roberts and accomplices stole about 17 pounds of lunar samples and a meteorite from the Johnson Space Center, with the material valued at around $21 million. While waiting to sell the Moon rocks in Orlando, Roberts reportedly placed some of them under the sheets during…

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Moon Homestay found: Nasa scientists confirm 200 caves that can shelter people, next to the Apollo 11 site where Neil Armstrong landed

Scientists have found the first confirmed evidence of a cave beneath the Moon’s surface using radar data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. The cave lies beneath a deep pit in the Sea of Tranquility, relatively close to the Apollo 11 landing site. Researchers believe such lunar caves could eventually provide…

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Artemis II crew to receive top US space medal for historic lunar journey

Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen broke record for farthest distance traveled from Earth

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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 existed

Apollo 11 astronauts underwent a three-week quarantine after returning from the Moon. This precaution was taken due to the unknown biological environment of the lunar surface. Scientists tested lunar samples for potential harmful microorganisms and toxins. The astronauts celebrated a birthday behind glass while remaining in isolation. After testing confirmed…

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Apollo 11 set up the Moon's first seismometer in 1969; its recorded moonquakes gave scientists the first detailed map of the lunar interior

The Apollo 11 mission marked a historic milestone by deploying the first lunar seismometer, successfully detecting moonquakes and meteorite impacts. This pioneering experiment offered crucial insights into the Moon's internal structure and recorded seismic activity. Subsequent Apollo missions further expanded the network of seismometers, collecting extensive data that continues to…

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'Science has not yet mastered prophecy. We predict too much for the...' - inspiring quote by NASA Apollo 11 mission commander teaches life lessons on looking beyond tomorrow, planning, long-term thinking and why can’t science predict the future

Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: Astronaut Neil Armstrong provided thought-provoking insights regarding the human inclination to anticipate future occurrences. He emphasized our propensity to exaggerate expectations for short-term shifts while overlooking the significant impacts of long-term developments.

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World Photography Day: How NASA imagery has shaped our understanding of the Earth, the universe and existence

This World Photography Day we look at some of the most iconic images captured by the US space agency, which have taught us about our very existence and place in the cosmos

Digital Camera World

Home where astronaut Neil Armstrong's boyhood dreams of flying took off is for sale

The childhood home of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong is up for sale, and its future is uncertain

The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'All in all, for someone who was immersed in, fascinated by, and dedicated to...' - thought-provoking quote by American astronaut teaches inspiring life lessons on dreams, timing, opportunity, success and why it's never too late to make history

Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: Neil Armstrong felt he missed aviation's golden age. He believed timing should not stop anyone from dreaming big. Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon. His life proved history is never truly finished for anyone. This journey encourages making the…

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“Let The Evidence Speak For Itself”: NASA Whistleblowers Reveal How Photos Were Edited To Hide Alien Presence

“Ready to let the evidence speak for itself.”

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July 2026 Buck Moon: When to see the full moon, why it's called the Buck Moon and how to watch it

The July 2026 Buck Moon will be visible on July 29. This full moon gets its name from deer antlers growing during this time. It is also known as the Thunder Moon and Hay Moon. Observing the moon requires clear skies and minimal light pollution. This celestial event coincides with…

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Far above the Earth, NASA's Apollo lunar lander put astronauts on the moon

America's most daring, extraordinary feat, landing astronauts on the moon, remains the pinnacle of achievement by anyone anywhere

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One small pen for one giant fee: Buzz Aldrin’s mission-saving felt-tip sells for over $850,000

Second man on moon’s Duro Rocket pen, crucial to Apollo 11 return, reaches astronomical sum at Sotheby’s auction

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‘Flight originated from the imagination’: how artists have captured space travel

As the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum turns 50, an expansive exhibition celebrates how art has coincided with space

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'Everybody wanted to be the first': Apollo astronauts were more competitive, Artemis 2 pilot says

NASA's Artemis moon program differs from Apollo in many ways, including the attitudes of its astronauts.

Space

'For All Mankind' spin-off 'Star City' will make you want to know more about the Soviet space program

Stories of NASA and Apollo have passed into folklore, but the equivalent stories from the other side of the Iron Curtain have often been shrouded in secrecy.

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Trump revives crowd size claims by now comparing himself to Martin Luther King Jr.

In moments where truth and vanity are at odds, Trump's preference is rarely in doubt.

PC Gamer

Space-obsessed Pragmata actor was so wary of breaking embargo that he refused to post about Artemis 2: 'I know so much about the f**king moon'

“My entire career has been around the moon."

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'For All Mankind' alternative timeline vs reality: How Apple TV's sci-fi show diverges from history

How do "For All Mankind"'s six decades of space exploration "history" compare with the real thing?

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Artemis II moon flyby begins: How to watch and what to know

The Artemis II astronauts have reached the moon and will soon lose contact with NASA as they whip around the lunar far side. Here's how to follow along with their journey and everything you need to know about the "dark side" of the moon.

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