Space Exploration Missions Apollo Apollo Latest about Apollo What caused the only known lunar landslide? Newly opened Apollo 17 moon samples may hold the answer By Keith Cooper published 22 August 25 A mysterious lunar landslide might have been caused by debris from a faraway crater-forming impact, new analyses of Apollo 17 moon samples suggest. Apollo Jim Lovell, commander of NASA's Apollo 13 moon mission, dies at 97 By Mike Wall published 8 August 25 NASA astronaut Jim Lovell — a veteran of four spaceflights, including Apollo 8 and the near-disastrous Apollo 13 — passed away on Aug. 7, 2025 at the age of 97. Apollo 50 years after a historic handshake in space, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project's legacy still resonates By Robert Z. Pearlman published 17 July 25 On July 17, 1975, an American Apollo crew and a Soviet Soyuz crew met up in Earth orbit for the first time, setting the foundation for continued cooperation in space over the past 50 years. Apollo 50 years later, Apollo 17’s moon samples are still revealing secrets about lunar volcanoes By Keith Cooper published 17 June 25 The beads are over 3.3 billion years old, and date from the formation of the "Man in the Moon." Apollo NASA legend Gene Kranz returns to mission control | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2025 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 May 25 NASA flight director, Gene Kranz, now 91 years old, is seen posing with his lifetime achievement award from the American Astronautical Society at his restored console in Apollo mission control. Apollo Belgian artist of 'Fallen Astronaut' figurine on the moon dies at 99 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 7 May 25 A Belgian sculptor credited with the "Fallen Astronaut" figurine left on the surface of the moon in 1971 has now fallen himself. Paul Van Hoeydonck died on May 3, at his home in Antwerp. Apollo John Lithgow to launch into life of Apollo 11 astronaut in new podcast 'BUZZ' By Robert Z. Pearlman published 30 April 25 Having explored the 'third rock from the sun,' John Lithgow is heading for its moon. The actor is set to star in the new podcast "BUZZ" about the life of one of the first humans to land on the moon. Apollo NASA engineer Ed Smylie, who led carbon dioxide fix on Apollo 13, dies at 95 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 29 April 25 It was about one in the morning, four hours after an explosion tore through the Apollo 13 spacecraft, when Ed Smylie realized they had to do something about the carbon dioxide. Apollo Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong's gold Omega moonwatch sells for record $2.2M at auction By Robert Z. Pearlman published 18 April 25 A new record has been set for the most paid at auction for an astronaut's timepiece. The 18-karat gold Omega Speedmaster that was presented to Neil Armstrong sold for $2,187,500 with premium. Apollo Apollo 10, Soyuz capsule among artifacts moving to new space gallery in London By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 March 25 The spacesuit worn by the first Briton in space, the Soyuz that brought the first UK astronaut back to Earth and the only Apollo capsule to be on display outside the U.S. will soon be on the move. Apollo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...Kenko VC Smart Cellarto 10x30 WP binoculars review3Does quantum gravity exist? A new experiment has deepened the mystery
What caused the only known lunar landslide? Newly opened Apollo 17 moon samples may hold the answer By Keith Cooper published 22 August 25 A mysterious lunar landslide might have been caused by debris from a faraway crater-forming impact, new analyses of Apollo 17 moon samples suggest. Apollo Jim Lovell, commander of NASA's Apollo 13 moon mission, dies at 97 By Mike Wall published 8 August 25 NASA astronaut Jim Lovell — a veteran of four spaceflights, including Apollo 8 and the near-disastrous Apollo 13 — passed away on Aug. 7, 2025 at the age of 97. Apollo 50 years after a historic handshake in space, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project's legacy still resonates By Robert Z. Pearlman published 17 July 25 On July 17, 1975, an American Apollo crew and a Soviet Soyuz crew met up in Earth orbit for the first time, setting the foundation for continued cooperation in space over the past 50 years. Apollo 50 years later, Apollo 17’s moon samples are still revealing secrets about lunar volcanoes By Keith Cooper published 17 June 25 The beads are over 3.3 billion years old, and date from the formation of the "Man in the Moon." Apollo NASA legend Gene Kranz returns to mission control | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2025 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 May 25 NASA flight director, Gene Kranz, now 91 years old, is seen posing with his lifetime achievement award from the American Astronautical Society at his restored console in Apollo mission control. Apollo Belgian artist of 'Fallen Astronaut' figurine on the moon dies at 99 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 7 May 25 A Belgian sculptor credited with the "Fallen Astronaut" figurine left on the surface of the moon in 1971 has now fallen himself. Paul Van Hoeydonck died on May 3, at his home in Antwerp. Apollo John Lithgow to launch into life of Apollo 11 astronaut in new podcast 'BUZZ' By Robert Z. Pearlman published 30 April 25 Having explored the 'third rock from the sun,' John Lithgow is heading for its moon. The actor is set to star in the new podcast "BUZZ" about the life of one of the first humans to land on the moon. Apollo NASA engineer Ed Smylie, who led carbon dioxide fix on Apollo 13, dies at 95 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 29 April 25 It was about one in the morning, four hours after an explosion tore through the Apollo 13 spacecraft, when Ed Smylie realized they had to do something about the carbon dioxide. Apollo Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong's gold Omega moonwatch sells for record $2.2M at auction By Robert Z. Pearlman published 18 April 25 A new record has been set for the most paid at auction for an astronaut's timepiece. The 18-karat gold Omega Speedmaster that was presented to Neil Armstrong sold for $2,187,500 with premium. Apollo Apollo 10, Soyuz capsule among artifacts moving to new space gallery in London By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 March 25 The spacesuit worn by the first Briton in space, the Soyuz that brought the first UK astronaut back to Earth and the only Apollo capsule to be on display outside the U.S. will soon be on the move. Apollo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...Kenko VC Smart Cellarto 10x30 WP binoculars review3Does quantum gravity exist? A new experiment has deepened the mystery
Jim Lovell, commander of NASA's Apollo 13 moon mission, dies at 97 By Mike Wall published 8 August 25 NASA astronaut Jim Lovell — a veteran of four spaceflights, including Apollo 8 and the near-disastrous Apollo 13 — passed away on Aug. 7, 2025 at the age of 97. Apollo 50 years after a historic handshake in space, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project's legacy still resonates By Robert Z. Pearlman published 17 July 25 On July 17, 1975, an American Apollo crew and a Soviet Soyuz crew met up in Earth orbit for the first time, setting the foundation for continued cooperation in space over the past 50 years. Apollo 50 years later, Apollo 17’s moon samples are still revealing secrets about lunar volcanoes By Keith Cooper published 17 June 25 The beads are over 3.3 billion years old, and date from the formation of the "Man in the Moon." Apollo NASA legend Gene Kranz returns to mission control | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2025 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 May 25 NASA flight director, Gene Kranz, now 91 years old, is seen posing with his lifetime achievement award from the American Astronautical Society at his restored console in Apollo mission control. Apollo Belgian artist of 'Fallen Astronaut' figurine on the moon dies at 99 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 7 May 25 A Belgian sculptor credited with the "Fallen Astronaut" figurine left on the surface of the moon in 1971 has now fallen himself. Paul Van Hoeydonck died on May 3, at his home in Antwerp. Apollo John Lithgow to launch into life of Apollo 11 astronaut in new podcast 'BUZZ' By Robert Z. Pearlman published 30 April 25 Having explored the 'third rock from the sun,' John Lithgow is heading for its moon. The actor is set to star in the new podcast "BUZZ" about the life of one of the first humans to land on the moon. Apollo NASA engineer Ed Smylie, who led carbon dioxide fix on Apollo 13, dies at 95 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 29 April 25 It was about one in the morning, four hours after an explosion tore through the Apollo 13 spacecraft, when Ed Smylie realized they had to do something about the carbon dioxide. Apollo Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong's gold Omega moonwatch sells for record $2.2M at auction By Robert Z. Pearlman published 18 April 25 A new record has been set for the most paid at auction for an astronaut's timepiece. The 18-karat gold Omega Speedmaster that was presented to Neil Armstrong sold for $2,187,500 with premium. Apollo Apollo 10, Soyuz capsule among artifacts moving to new space gallery in London By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 March 25 The spacesuit worn by the first Briton in space, the Soyuz that brought the first UK astronaut back to Earth and the only Apollo capsule to be on display outside the U.S. will soon be on the move. Apollo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...Kenko VC Smart Cellarto 10x30 WP binoculars review3Does quantum gravity exist? A new experiment has deepened the mystery
50 years after a historic handshake in space, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project's legacy still resonates By Robert Z. Pearlman published 17 July 25 On July 17, 1975, an American Apollo crew and a Soviet Soyuz crew met up in Earth orbit for the first time, setting the foundation for continued cooperation in space over the past 50 years. Apollo 50 years later, Apollo 17’s moon samples are still revealing secrets about lunar volcanoes By Keith Cooper published 17 June 25 The beads are over 3.3 billion years old, and date from the formation of the "Man in the Moon." Apollo NASA legend Gene Kranz returns to mission control | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2025 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 May 25 NASA flight director, Gene Kranz, now 91 years old, is seen posing with his lifetime achievement award from the American Astronautical Society at his restored console in Apollo mission control. Apollo Belgian artist of 'Fallen Astronaut' figurine on the moon dies at 99 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 7 May 25 A Belgian sculptor credited with the "Fallen Astronaut" figurine left on the surface of the moon in 1971 has now fallen himself. Paul Van Hoeydonck died on May 3, at his home in Antwerp. Apollo John Lithgow to launch into life of Apollo 11 astronaut in new podcast 'BUZZ' By Robert Z. Pearlman published 30 April 25 Having explored the 'third rock from the sun,' John Lithgow is heading for its moon. The actor is set to star in the new podcast "BUZZ" about the life of one of the first humans to land on the moon. Apollo NASA engineer Ed Smylie, who led carbon dioxide fix on Apollo 13, dies at 95 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 29 April 25 It was about one in the morning, four hours after an explosion tore through the Apollo 13 spacecraft, when Ed Smylie realized they had to do something about the carbon dioxide. Apollo Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong's gold Omega moonwatch sells for record $2.2M at auction By Robert Z. Pearlman published 18 April 25 A new record has been set for the most paid at auction for an astronaut's timepiece. The 18-karat gold Omega Speedmaster that was presented to Neil Armstrong sold for $2,187,500 with premium. Apollo Apollo 10, Soyuz capsule among artifacts moving to new space gallery in London By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 March 25 The spacesuit worn by the first Briton in space, the Soyuz that brought the first UK astronaut back to Earth and the only Apollo capsule to be on display outside the U.S. will soon be on the move. Apollo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...Kenko VC Smart Cellarto 10x30 WP binoculars review3Does quantum gravity exist? A new experiment has deepened the mystery
50 years later, Apollo 17’s moon samples are still revealing secrets about lunar volcanoes By Keith Cooper published 17 June 25 The beads are over 3.3 billion years old, and date from the formation of the "Man in the Moon." Apollo NASA legend Gene Kranz returns to mission control | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2025 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 May 25 NASA flight director, Gene Kranz, now 91 years old, is seen posing with his lifetime achievement award from the American Astronautical Society at his restored console in Apollo mission control. Apollo Belgian artist of 'Fallen Astronaut' figurine on the moon dies at 99 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 7 May 25 A Belgian sculptor credited with the "Fallen Astronaut" figurine left on the surface of the moon in 1971 has now fallen himself. Paul Van Hoeydonck died on May 3, at his home in Antwerp. Apollo John Lithgow to launch into life of Apollo 11 astronaut in new podcast 'BUZZ' By Robert Z. Pearlman published 30 April 25 Having explored the 'third rock from the sun,' John Lithgow is heading for its moon. The actor is set to star in the new podcast "BUZZ" about the life of one of the first humans to land on the moon. Apollo NASA engineer Ed Smylie, who led carbon dioxide fix on Apollo 13, dies at 95 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 29 April 25 It was about one in the morning, four hours after an explosion tore through the Apollo 13 spacecraft, when Ed Smylie realized they had to do something about the carbon dioxide. Apollo Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong's gold Omega moonwatch sells for record $2.2M at auction By Robert Z. Pearlman published 18 April 25 A new record has been set for the most paid at auction for an astronaut's timepiece. The 18-karat gold Omega Speedmaster that was presented to Neil Armstrong sold for $2,187,500 with premium. Apollo Apollo 10, Soyuz capsule among artifacts moving to new space gallery in London By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 March 25 The spacesuit worn by the first Briton in space, the Soyuz that brought the first UK astronaut back to Earth and the only Apollo capsule to be on display outside the U.S. will soon be on the move. Apollo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...Kenko VC Smart Cellarto 10x30 WP binoculars review3Does quantum gravity exist? A new experiment has deepened the mystery
NASA legend Gene Kranz returns to mission control | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2025 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 May 25 NASA flight director, Gene Kranz, now 91 years old, is seen posing with his lifetime achievement award from the American Astronautical Society at his restored console in Apollo mission control. Apollo Belgian artist of 'Fallen Astronaut' figurine on the moon dies at 99 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 7 May 25 A Belgian sculptor credited with the "Fallen Astronaut" figurine left on the surface of the moon in 1971 has now fallen himself. Paul Van Hoeydonck died on May 3, at his home in Antwerp. Apollo John Lithgow to launch into life of Apollo 11 astronaut in new podcast 'BUZZ' By Robert Z. Pearlman published 30 April 25 Having explored the 'third rock from the sun,' John Lithgow is heading for its moon. The actor is set to star in the new podcast "BUZZ" about the life of one of the first humans to land on the moon. Apollo NASA engineer Ed Smylie, who led carbon dioxide fix on Apollo 13, dies at 95 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 29 April 25 It was about one in the morning, four hours after an explosion tore through the Apollo 13 spacecraft, when Ed Smylie realized they had to do something about the carbon dioxide. Apollo Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong's gold Omega moonwatch sells for record $2.2M at auction By Robert Z. Pearlman published 18 April 25 A new record has been set for the most paid at auction for an astronaut's timepiece. The 18-karat gold Omega Speedmaster that was presented to Neil Armstrong sold for $2,187,500 with premium. Apollo Apollo 10, Soyuz capsule among artifacts moving to new space gallery in London By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 March 25 The spacesuit worn by the first Briton in space, the Soyuz that brought the first UK astronaut back to Earth and the only Apollo capsule to be on display outside the U.S. will soon be on the move. Apollo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...Kenko VC Smart Cellarto 10x30 WP binoculars review3Does quantum gravity exist? A new experiment has deepened the mystery
Belgian artist of 'Fallen Astronaut' figurine on the moon dies at 99 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 7 May 25 A Belgian sculptor credited with the "Fallen Astronaut" figurine left on the surface of the moon in 1971 has now fallen himself. Paul Van Hoeydonck died on May 3, at his home in Antwerp. Apollo John Lithgow to launch into life of Apollo 11 astronaut in new podcast 'BUZZ' By Robert Z. Pearlman published 30 April 25 Having explored the 'third rock from the sun,' John Lithgow is heading for its moon. The actor is set to star in the new podcast "BUZZ" about the life of one of the first humans to land on the moon. Apollo NASA engineer Ed Smylie, who led carbon dioxide fix on Apollo 13, dies at 95 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 29 April 25 It was about one in the morning, four hours after an explosion tore through the Apollo 13 spacecraft, when Ed Smylie realized they had to do something about the carbon dioxide. Apollo Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong's gold Omega moonwatch sells for record $2.2M at auction By Robert Z. Pearlman published 18 April 25 A new record has been set for the most paid at auction for an astronaut's timepiece. The 18-karat gold Omega Speedmaster that was presented to Neil Armstrong sold for $2,187,500 with premium. Apollo Apollo 10, Soyuz capsule among artifacts moving to new space gallery in London By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 March 25 The spacesuit worn by the first Briton in space, the Soyuz that brought the first UK astronaut back to Earth and the only Apollo capsule to be on display outside the U.S. will soon be on the move. Apollo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...Kenko VC Smart Cellarto 10x30 WP binoculars review3Does quantum gravity exist? A new experiment has deepened the mystery
John Lithgow to launch into life of Apollo 11 astronaut in new podcast 'BUZZ' By Robert Z. Pearlman published 30 April 25 Having explored the 'third rock from the sun,' John Lithgow is heading for its moon. The actor is set to star in the new podcast "BUZZ" about the life of one of the first humans to land on the moon. Apollo NASA engineer Ed Smylie, who led carbon dioxide fix on Apollo 13, dies at 95 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 29 April 25 It was about one in the morning, four hours after an explosion tore through the Apollo 13 spacecraft, when Ed Smylie realized they had to do something about the carbon dioxide. Apollo Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong's gold Omega moonwatch sells for record $2.2M at auction By Robert Z. Pearlman published 18 April 25 A new record has been set for the most paid at auction for an astronaut's timepiece. The 18-karat gold Omega Speedmaster that was presented to Neil Armstrong sold for $2,187,500 with premium. Apollo Apollo 10, Soyuz capsule among artifacts moving to new space gallery in London By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 March 25 The spacesuit worn by the first Briton in space, the Soyuz that brought the first UK astronaut back to Earth and the only Apollo capsule to be on display outside the U.S. will soon be on the move. Apollo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...Kenko VC Smart Cellarto 10x30 WP binoculars review3Does quantum gravity exist? A new experiment has deepened the mystery
NASA engineer Ed Smylie, who led carbon dioxide fix on Apollo 13, dies at 95 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 29 April 25 It was about one in the morning, four hours after an explosion tore through the Apollo 13 spacecraft, when Ed Smylie realized they had to do something about the carbon dioxide. Apollo Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong's gold Omega moonwatch sells for record $2.2M at auction By Robert Z. Pearlman published 18 April 25 A new record has been set for the most paid at auction for an astronaut's timepiece. The 18-karat gold Omega Speedmaster that was presented to Neil Armstrong sold for $2,187,500 with premium. Apollo Apollo 10, Soyuz capsule among artifacts moving to new space gallery in London By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 March 25 The spacesuit worn by the first Briton in space, the Soyuz that brought the first UK astronaut back to Earth and the only Apollo capsule to be on display outside the U.S. will soon be on the move. Apollo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...Kenko VC Smart Cellarto 10x30 WP binoculars review3Does quantum gravity exist? A new experiment has deepened the mystery
Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong's gold Omega moonwatch sells for record $2.2M at auction By Robert Z. Pearlman published 18 April 25 A new record has been set for the most paid at auction for an astronaut's timepiece. The 18-karat gold Omega Speedmaster that was presented to Neil Armstrong sold for $2,187,500 with premium. Apollo Apollo 10, Soyuz capsule among artifacts moving to new space gallery in London By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 March 25 The spacesuit worn by the first Briton in space, the Soyuz that brought the first UK astronaut back to Earth and the only Apollo capsule to be on display outside the U.S. will soon be on the move. Apollo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives
Apollo 10, Soyuz capsule among artifacts moving to new space gallery in London By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 March 25 The spacesuit worn by the first Briton in space, the Soyuz that brought the first UK astronaut back to Earth and the only Apollo capsule to be on display outside the U.S. will soon be on the move. Apollo