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Lunar samples displayed in the paleomagnetism lab at Stanford.

Mysterious magnetism in Apollo moon rocks is natural in origin, new study finds

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

New research finds spaceflight does not adversely affect moon rock magnetism, disproving one of two major oppositions to the moon dynamo theory.

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Taken aboard Apollo 8 by Bill Anders, this iconic picture shows Earth peeking out from beyond the lunar surface as the first crewed spacecraft circumnavigated the Moon, with astronauts Anders, Frank Borman, and Jim Lovell aboard.

Apollo 8: Everything you need to know

By Robert Lea last updated

Reference In 1968, NASA's Apollo 8 mission carried the first crew beyond low Earth orbit and toward the moon, an important turning point in humanity's exploration of space.

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a man in a suit looks at printouts of data rolled into tall machine stacks

Mysterious moonquake traced to Apollo 17 lunar lander base

By Stefanie Waldek published

A reanalysis of Apollo 17 seismic data has revealed that the Apollo 17 lunar lander base is creating its own moonquakes.

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Crewmembers wave and smile at the crowd.

Apollo 13: Facts about NASA's near-disaster moon mission

By Elizabeth Howell, Kimberly Hickok last updated

Reference Apollo 13 was NASA's third moon-landing mission but the astronauts never made it to the lunar surface. It stands as an example of the dangers of space travel.

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how long does it take to travel to the moon? Artist's illustration of an astronaut sitting on the moon looking back at Earth and taking a photo of our home planet with a phone.

How long does it take to get to the moon?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Here we explore how long it takes to get to the moon and the factors that affect the journey to our rocky companion.

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astronaut in a spacesuit squatting nearby a cylindrical-shaped experiment. to the right is the lunar rover. the scene is on the moon and cross shapes mark the image

Archaeology on the moon: How to preserve spaceflight artifacts from Apollo era

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA and many other countries are planning to bring humans back to the moon soon. But how do we preserve the spacecraft, tools and rovers already on the surface?

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Buzz Aldrin, second man on the moon salutes an image of himself standing on the moon next to the American flag.

Buzz Aldrin: The second man on the moon

By Robert Lea last updated

Reference As his namesake would say, the influence of Buzz Aldrin is felt "to infinity and beyond." In terms of scientific achievement, military distinction and cultural impact.

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peggy whitson in a spacesuit smiling during a spacewalk. black space is behind her

How Apollo 11 inspired record-breaking NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson (exclusive)

By Elizabeth Howell published

Record-breaking former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson appeared on CBS News on July 20 to talk about how the Apollo 11 moon landing influenced her career choice.

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close-up view of the limb of the moon in a sketch showing craters

Celebrate 400 years of moon maps for Apollo 11's anniversary (gallery)

By Elizabeth Howell published

The Library of Congress has 400 years of moon maps from around the world. Explore the moon in centuries of maps to celebrate the first-ever human moon landing in 1969.

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Indiana Jones rides on horseback through New York City during the ticker tape parade thrown for the Apollo 11 astronauts in a scene from "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," now in theaters.

Indiana Jones weaves his way into Apollo 11 history in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Indiana Jones changes the course of space history in his final big screen adventure. The archeologist crosses paths with four of NASA's most famous figures in "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."

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