The pen that saved the Apollo 11 astronauts is up for auction

Sotheby’s Space Exploration auction features the life-saving instrument, a Snoopy pin, space-flown flags, and more.
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Apollo 12 moon landing simulated by supercomputer to study rocket plume effects

A supercomputer simulation of the Apollo 12 landing on the moon was created to "improve its understanding of plume-surface ...

What ‘Apollo 13’ Got Right—and Wrong—About One of NASA’s Most Dramatic Missions

The famed Apollo 13 rescue has been the focus of several movies, including a 2024 Netflix documentary. Not all the films have told an accurate tale.

NASA once gave IQ just 1 point in its astronaut selection system because the agency believed even brilliant people could fail in space; Here's what actually helped candid…

NASA's 1966 astronaut selection valued practical skills and character over intelligence. Engineering expertise and ...
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Apollo after the moon landing - What NASA really did next

After Apollo 11, NASA’s Moon missions became more than symbolic landings. Precision flying, scientific tools, longer stays, ...
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Apollo astronaut Ken Mattingly, who helped save the crew of Apollo 13, has died

Apollo astronaut Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II, known for helping the crew of Apollo 13 safely return to Earth after an explosion doomed their lunar mission, has died at the age of 87, NASA announced.
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50 years after NASA's Apollo mission, moon rocks still have secrets to reveal

How did we get from stardust to where we are today? That's the question NASA scientist Andrew Needham has pondered his entire career. In 1969, astronauts of Apollo 11 were the first to set foot on the ...
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NASA Apollo astronaut Walt Cunningham has died at age 90

One of the early Apollo astronauts has died. Walt Cunningham died Tuesday after complications from a fall. He was 90. Walt Cunningham flew in space just one time. His flight in 1968 was an important — ...
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Your Chance To Own Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s Omega Speedmaster

Omega Speedmasters from Buzz Aldrin's personal watch collection up for auction at Sotheby's ✓ Your chance to own an astronaut's watch! ✓ ...
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NASA Apollo 11 Moon Rock Was Destroyed in a Fire, Records Reveal

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A piece of moon rock gifted to Ireland following NASA's historic Apollo ...
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Apollo 17 lunar sample opened for the 1st time

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Nearly 50 years ...