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Moon October 21, 2015

Moon rocks reportedly found in Minnesota government storage area

Moon rocks from mankind’s maiden voyage nearly 50 years ago have reportedly been found in a government storage area in Minnesota — and officials are unsure how they got there.

Moon October 21, 2015

How a total lunar eclipse saved Christopher Columbus

Monday marks Columbus Day for people in the United States, but did you know there was a lunar twist to the famous explorer's journey?

Moon October 21, 2015

Apollo 11's scariest moments: perils of the 1st manned moon landing

Apollo 11 was four minutes into its landing sequence when the terse words of its commander, Neil Armstrong, came from the speaker in Mission Control: "Program alarm."

Moon October 21, 2015

Radio telescopes give scientists rare look under the surface of the moon

Two huge radio telescopes have given scientists a rare look beneath the surface of the moon.

Moon October 21, 2015

Total lunar eclipse to reveal 'blood moon' in night sky

For most U.S. states east of the Mississippi River, tonight's total lunar eclipse will likely turn out to be a total bust, while in contrast, much of the central and western United States will likely get a fine view of the "blood moon" in all its brilliance.

American Innovation October 21, 2015

China’s moon rover a wake-up call, former NASA division chief says

The U.S. has led in major technological advances in the 19th and 20th centuries, inventing, enhancing or perfecting many small steps and giant leaps. So why shouldn’t we continue to lead in space exploration?

Moon October 21, 2015

Why is China targeting the moon -- and should NASA as well?

Americans from Buzz Aldrin to president Barack Obama say it’s a waste of time to put men back on the moon -- so why are foreign countries like China so eager to take that one small step?

Mars October 21, 2015

Mars as big as the moon? Stargazing hoax hits Facebook

After a two-year hiatus, the infamous Mars Hoax has once again reared its head.

Moon October 21, 2015

Lost Apollo 11 moon dust found in storage

Vials of moon dust brought back to Earth by the first men on the moon have been found inside a lab warehouse in California after sitting in storage unnoticed for more than 40 years.

SCIENCE October 20, 2015

Smithsonian launches crowdfunding campaign to save Neil Armstrong's spacesuit from moonwalk

The National Air and Space Museum is launching a crowdfunding campaign to conserve the spacesuit Neil Armstrong wore on the moon.

Moon October 20, 2015

Falling on the moon: How much gravity do astronauts really need?

For all the heroics of space travel, life as an astronaut comes with an array of indignities.