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Finally, a Russian scientist puts an American conspiracy theory to rest
A persistent conspiracy theory in the US claims the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing was faked, suggesting NASA staged photos and videos. Russian scientist Yury Borisov, head of Roscosmos, confirmed the authenticity of lunar soil samples provided by the US, potentially discrediting the conspiracy. Russia's lunar mission failed in 2023, while India and China have successfully landed on the moon.
US's 1st Black astronaut ventures into space!
Dwight, now 90, got to experience a few minutes of weightlessness with five other passengers aboard the Blue Origin capsule as it skimmed space.
Peas in a podcast: Apollo, and lunar mortals
In a riveting 1 hr 15 min episode of The Rest is History podcast, 'Tom Hanks On The Moon Landings & What He Learnt Working With Astronauts', hosts Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland embark on an exciting exploration of one of the most momentous events in human history: Apollo missions. In this captivating discussion and banter, they are joined by Oscar-winning actor, and Apollo mission aficionado, Tom Hanks.
Humanity should have a moon base, cities on Mars: Musk
Elon Musk urges space expansion beyond Moon; calls for human moon base, Mars cities, and interstellar exploration. Disappointed with the 50-year gap since Apollo 11's Moon landing, Musk emphasizes the need for permanent lunar bases and Mars colonization. SpaceX's Starship aims for an uncrewed Mars mission in 3-4 years, as Musk envisions human outposts in space, surpassing the International Space Station's scope.
International Moon Day: Buzz Aldrin's historic lunar journey currently valued at the same price as 22kgs of tomatoes
An interesting tidbit related to International Moon Day emerged when Buzz Aldrin, the second man to set foot on the Moon, revealed the travel expenses he had claimed for his momentous journey—a mere $33.31. This claim, made several decades ago, now holds an intriguing comparison to present-day expenses. While the United States spent over $25 billion (1969 dollar rate) on the Apollo-11 mission, the same amount would only cover a week's worth of a New Yorker's subway pass or buy 22 kg of tomatoes for a Bengalurean.
ROH Death Before Dishonor 2023: Know date, time, ticket price, match card details
ROH Death Before Dishonor is returning for its 20th edition, and this year's show is sure to be one for the ages. It begins on July 21 at 7 pm ET.
View: Tech stocks look unstoppable now, especially fuelled by the seven biggest AI-pool companies
Investor concerns over rising interest rates, slowing economic growth, sticky inflation and banking vulnerabilities have yielded to the buzz around AI since its potential became manifest last November. Technology companies were then in the middle of unprecedented layoffs to reverse the deep correction in stock prices of 2022. The tide has turned.
Who is Anca Faur? Know about Buzz Aldrin’s wife who married the astronaut on his 93rd birthday
Little is known about Buzz Aldrin’s wife, Anca Faur, who married the veteran astronaut on his 93rd birthday.
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin over the moon as he gets hitched to long-time sweetheart on 93rd birthday
This is the fourth time, the astronaut has said ''I do."
Buzz Aldrin, second NASA astronaut to land on Moon, marries on 93rd birthday. See photos
Buzz Aldrin has married on his 93rd birthday.
SpaceX may set record with double launch on Friday as forecast remains in favour
SpaceX is pushing back-to-back launches to a new level this week. On Friday, December 16, the business hopes to break one of the longest-standing records for rocket launches from the Space Coast.
Rare Apollo 11 image of Neil Armstrong on the Moon now up for auction, expected to fetch up to $30k
The shot is the one and proper, full-body, photograph of Neil Armstrong taken during the historic moonwalk - yet it was mislabelled as Buzz Aldrin for over two decades until two British scholars discovered the truth.
Jacket worn by astronaut Buzz Aldrin during Apollo 11 mission fetches $2.7 mn at Sotheby's auction
The jacket is part of a personal collection of items the 92-year-old astronaut.
Watch video: Neil Armstrong's footprints can still be seen on moon's surface after 53 years
With the Apollo 11 moon landing on 20 July 1969, Neil Armstrong scripted history by becoming the first person who set foot on the man. He was accompanied by two other astronauts: Michael Collins and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin on the mission.
Buzz Aldrin auctioning off a few items he took to the moon: See list
Sotheby’s is set to auction off a few items from Buzz Aldrin, the second man on the moon. Aldrin, now 92, is the only one still alive among the three in the first lunar journey.
'The Eagle Has Landed'
At 100 hours and 12 minutes into the flight, the Eagle undocked from Columbia and went into lunar orbit. At 102 hours and 33 minutes into the mission, powered descent commenced until the Eagle was positioned 26,000 ft above the surface and 5 miles from the landing site. Less than a minute's worth of fuel remained.
Photos clicked on the Moon during the 1969 Apollo mission up for auction in Denmark
A total of 74 unique NASA photographs are up for sale.
Trip to space in July: Ticket for a seat next to Jeff Bezos sells for $28 mn
Blue Origin did not disclose the winner's name following the live online auction.
The fantastic four are ready: 2 space fans get seats on billionaire's private SpaceX flight
They will join flight sponsor Jared Isaacman and another passenger for 3 days in orbit.
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