When the Apollo astronauts landed on the Moon, they had to perform tasks in 1/6th of Earth's gravity. At first,…
NASA’s Apollo program most notably explored the Moon. But it also helped us study the Earth as well, as it…
Before going to the Moon, the Apollo astronauts trained at various sites on Earth that best approximated the lunar surface,…
Former NASA astronaut Jim McDivitt, who commanded the important Gemini IV and Apollo 9 missions – both crucial for NASA's…
Curators handling lunar rocks take extreme care to keep these materials from contamination as they work with them in cold…
NASA's Apollo missions to the Moon brought back about 382 kilograms (842 pounds) of samples, including rocks, rock cores, rock,…
Jerry Woodfill, an engineer who worked diligently behind the scenes during NASA’s Apollo program, has passed away at age 79.…
Internal geological processes on the moon are almost non-existent. However, when it gets smacked by a space rock, its surface…
We bid a reluctant but truly fond farewell today to Michael Collins. The NASA astronaut passed away at the age…
Legendary NASA flight director Glynn Lunney has passed away at age 84. Lunney played a key role in the early…