Apollo 11: 40th anniversary moon landing
On 40th anniversary, Apollo 11 astronauts meet Obama, who makes no promise of moon or MarsWASHINGTON — The same question that could have been asked 40 years ago moments after Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon is still being asked today: Now what? Obama hails Apollo 11 crew as ‘genuine American heroes’WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama welcomed the crew of Apollo 11 to the White House Monday to mark the 40th anniversary of their journey to the moon and called the three men “genuine American heroes.” Researchers: Apollo moon rocks still offering clues to origins of solar system, life on EarthST. LOUIS — Forty years after the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic lunar landing, the rocks they collected are still helping researchers learn more about the moon, the solar system, even about how life on Earth began. Apollo astronauts dream of trip to MarsWASHINGTON - It’s been decades since they set foot on the moon, but the pioneers of the Apollo programme remain committed to exploring space with the goal of sending a human to Mars. Researchers say Apollo 11 moon rocks still give clues to solar systemST. LOUIS — Forty years after the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic lunar landing, the rocks they collected are still helping researchers learn about the moon and the solar system. Google offers ‘guided tour’ of the moon, 40 years after the first Apollo landingNEW YORK — Google Inc. is offering a more wide-ranging view of the Moon, 40 years after humans first landed there. Apollo 11 astronauts meet President Obama as part of 40th anniversary of first moon landingWASHINGTON — Hailing the Apollo 11 astronauts as “three genuine American heroes,” President Barack Obama said Monday that exploration spurs ingenuity and inspires students in math and science. Neil Armstrong: moon day
Spacewalk 2: Astronauts head outside on 40th moon anniversary, work inside on broken toiletCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The astronauts aboard the shuttle-station complex celebrated the 40th anniversary of man’s first moon landing with their own spacewalk Monday, heading outside to stockpile some big spare parts. About to meet the president, Apollo 11 astronauts say Mars beckons more than moon return tripWASHINGTON — The first astronauts to walk on the moon want President Barack Obama to aim for a new destination: Mars. Messages of peace that world leaders left on Moon in 1969LONDON - The details of the messages of peace from world leaders left on the Moon in a tiny silicon disk on the lunar surface in 1969 have been released. 4th spacewalker Alan Bean says US should focus on Mars nowLONDON - Captain Alan Bean, the fourth person to walk on the moon, says that it’s time of the U.S. to forget about going back, and to join forces with the international community to focus on a mission to Mars instead. Moon landing is old news to Apollo 11 astronauts, who call for giant leap to MarsWASHINGTON — The astronauts who first landed on the moon aren’t dwelling on their small lunar steps. Instead, two of them on Sunday urged mankind to take a giant leap to Mars. Moon surface chart used by Apollo 11 astronauts after 1st lunar landing sold in NYC for $218KNEW YORK — A navigational chart used by Apollo 11 astronauts became the unexpected star of an auction on Thursday marking the 40th anniversary of man’s first lunar landing. NASA dusts off forgotten spacesuits, astronaut artifacts for new ‘Apollo Treasures’ exhibitCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The spacesuit was one of three made for the last man to set foot on the moon, but Doug Fisher found it balled up and forgotten at the bottom of a cardboard box. NYC auction to sell items related to the first manned lunar landing, other missionsNEW YORK — Marking the 40th anniversary of man’s first lunar landing, more than 50 items related to the Apollo 11 mission are to go on the auction block Thursday. Moon landing images much sharper after Hollywood works its magic on copies of Apollo videoWASHINGTON — With the help of Hollywood, those historic, grainy images of the first men on the moon never looked better. NASA unveiled refurbished video Thursday of the July 20, 1969, moonwalk restored by the same company that sharpened up the movie “Casablanca.” Man on Moon revolutionised ideas behind vehicles, medicineWASHINGTON - Forty years ago, on July 20, 1969, the United States achieved a historic feat when Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Now, hear what astronauts say to each other when no one’s listening!WASHINGTON - Thanks to a NASA website, people around the world would now be able to hear conversations between the crew of the Apollo 11 mission, which were done when the microphone was off. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity |
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Forty years back this day that is July 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin stepped on moon. US President Obama celebrates the 40 anniversary moon landing by paying tribute to the astronauts of Apollo 11. He welcomed and declared Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins as “three genuine American heroes” who enriched American as well as world history by putting their first step on the moon.
Let’s remember and celebrate the great day, yes July 20 is the moon-day. Forty years back in this day Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin had a little moon walking on the surface of moon.
