In August of 1971, Apollo 15 set out on what would become one of NASA’s most ambitious and scientifically valuable lunar missions. Astronauts David Scott, James Irwin, and Alfred Worden brought a new ...
For the Moon itself, the story is different. The Moon has far less water than Earth, but for such a dry world it’s important.
On Aug. 2, 1971, a lunar liftoff was televised for the first time. Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin spent three days on the moon before departing in the lunar module, named "Falcon." ...
A heart-shaped pattern forms on the moon due to light and shadow. This "lunar heart" is near the Apollo 15 landing site. It's best viewed when the moon is about 48% illuminated. The pattern is created ...
As the oldest astronaut Buzz Aldrin turns 96, the astronauts of Artemis II wish him happy birthday and talk about their ...
The first telephoto lens used on the moon is up for sale, and it'll only cost you a few hundred thousand dollars. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share on ...
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