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Science Apr 28

Astronaut Michael Collins, Apollo 11 pilot, dies of cancer

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

Nation Jul 20

Nation marks 50 years after Apollo 11’s ‘giant leap’ on moon

Celebrations are in full swing across the country for the 50th anniversary of humanity’s first footsteps on another world.

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Science Jul 19

Buzz Aldrin sets up a seismology experiment during the Apollo 11 mission to detect lunar "moonquakes." Photo by NASA
Why a sustainable future may depend on humans returning to the moon

PBS NewsHour spoke to four researchers about what the U.S. stands to gain and lose from future crewed voyages to the moon.

By Nsikan Akpan

Science Jul 19

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As Trump administration pushes for new space exploration, critics question its costs

The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission is being commemorated extensively, including at the White House, where President Trump recognized the crew's two surviving members. Their conversation included discussion of a new push to travel to the far side…

By Miles O'Brien

Arts Jul 19

An Apollo 11 mission patch is seen on the anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission launch at the "Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission" exhibit at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Reuters
5 ways to relive the excitement of the Apollo 11 moon landing

The footage, photos and first-hand accounts you need to see and read to understand the historic mission.

By Elizabeth Flock

Jul 19

WATCH: Trump meets with Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins

President Donald Trump marked the 50th anniversary of the first human steps on the moon at an Oval Office meeting Friday with former Apollo 11 astronauts.

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Jul 19

Apollo 11 celebration launches from National Mall…with a monumental display

By Vicky Stein

The after-dark light show honors the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission that put two astronauts on the moon.

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Jul 17

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What Apollo 11 pilot Michael Collins feared most during critical NASA mission

By Miles O'Brien

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, which first landed American astronauts on the moon's surface. Of the intrepid crew, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin have tended to dominate public attention, but it was pilot Michael…

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Jul 16

Apollo 11 carried a message of peace to the Moon … but Neil and Buzz almost forgot to leave it behind

By Michelle L.D. Hanlon, The Conversation

Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong understood that even as Americans raced the Soviets to the Moon, success would be shared by all.

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Jul 16

WATCH: Pence takes part in unveiling of Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit

By Gretchen Frazee

Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 spacesuit will go on display for the first time in 13 years to mark the 50th anniversary of the mission to the moon.

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