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'Apollo 13' is coming to IMAX: What to know about the real-life mission behind the movie
"Apollo 13," which is heading back to IMAX theaters for the film's 30th anniversary, tells the true story of a ...
On Apollo 11 lunar landing anniversary, we look at future missions to the moon
July 20th is Moon Day, Space Exploration Day and the anniversary of the first Apollo 11 moonwalk. Here’s a look at the Apollo ...
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July 24, 1969: Apollo 11 returns home
Having launched on July 16, 1969, and landed on the Moon on July 20, the Apollo 11 astronauts returned home and splashed down ...
Apollo 8 astronauts remember historic voyage
The voyage of Apollo 8 from December 21-27, 1968, marked humans' first venture to another heavenly body. "We were flying to the moon for the first time," said Jim Lovell, one of the three astronauts ...
Neil Armstrong Recalls The Final Stages Of Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, was a private person. Therefore, when he spoke, it commanded attention. Here he ...
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USS Hornet to Celebrate Apollo 11 Moon Landing Splashdown Anniversary
On July 24, 1969, the Apollo 11 capsule splashed down, and the astronauts were brought to the USS Hornet. "This year, on Saturday, July 19, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of displays, speakers, and ...