Apollo

ESA is Building its Own Lunar LanderESA is Building its Own Lunar Lander

ESA is Building its Own Lunar Lander

It seems everyone is talking about the Moon and everyone wants to get their foot in the door with the…

1 week ago
Two Lunar Landers are Off to the MoonTwo Lunar Landers are Off to the Moon

Two Lunar Landers are Off to the Moon

Back in the 60’s and 70’s it was all about the Moon. The Apollo program took human beings to the…

3 weeks ago
Unloading Cargo on the MoonUnloading Cargo on the Moon

Unloading Cargo on the Moon

I don’t think it’s something I have ever really thought of! Robotic explorers can travel around the Solar System visiting…

4 months ago
Remembering Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill AndersRemembering Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders

Remembering Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders

Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, who took the iconic “Earthrise” photo of our home planet from the Moon in 1968,…

8 months ago
Astronauts Could Deploy Extra Arms to Stay Stable on the MoonAstronauts Could Deploy Extra Arms to Stay Stable on the Moon

Astronauts Could Deploy Extra Arms to Stay Stable on the Moon

Walking along on the surface of the Moon, as aptly demonstrated by the Apollo astronauts, is no easy feat.  The…

9 months ago
Low Gravity Simulator Lets You Jump Around in Lunar GravityLow Gravity Simulator Lets You Jump Around in Lunar Gravity

Low Gravity Simulator Lets You Jump Around in Lunar Gravity

When the Apollo astronauts landed on the Moon, they had to perform tasks in 1/6th of Earth's gravity. At first,…

2 years ago
NASA has Simulated a Tiny Part of the Moon Here on EarthNASA has Simulated a Tiny Part of the Moon Here on Earth

NASA has Simulated a Tiny Part of the Moon Here on Earth

Before going to the Moon, the Apollo astronauts trained at various sites on Earth that best approximated the lunar surface,…

2 years ago
Remembering the Gutsy and Hilarious Apollo Astronaut Jim McDivittRemembering the Gutsy and Hilarious Apollo Astronaut Jim McDivitt

Remembering the Gutsy and Hilarious Apollo Astronaut Jim McDivitt

Former NASA astronaut Jim McDivitt, who commanded the important Gemini IV and Apollo 9 missions – both crucial for NASA's…

2 years ago
Remembering NASA Engineer Jerry Woodfill, the Inspiration Behind “13 Things That Saved Apollo 13”Remembering NASA Engineer Jerry Woodfill, the Inspiration Behind “13 Things That Saved Apollo 13”

Remembering NASA Engineer Jerry Woodfill, the Inspiration Behind “13 Things That Saved Apollo 13”

Jerry Woodfill, an engineer who worked diligently behind the scenes during NASA’s Apollo program, has passed away at age 79.…

3 years ago
Remembering NASA Flight Director Glynn Lunney, 1936-2021Remembering NASA Flight Director Glynn Lunney, 1936-2021

Remembering NASA Flight Director Glynn Lunney, 1936-2021

Legendary NASA flight director Glynn Lunney has passed away at age 84. Lunney played a key role in the early…

4 years ago