Tag: Apollo
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Neil Armstrong has passed away, but his legacy will live on
The first man to step foot on the Moon, Neil Armstrong has passed away at the age of 82, following complications relating to recent heart surgery. The global icon and American hero, will forever live on via his legacy, with his advancement of humanity to be taught to generations for thousands of years to come.…
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Columbia’s legacy reminds NASA to avoid being distracted from future mission
On February 1, 2003, NASA suffered a blow which is still felt today, both from a workforce and directional standpoint. The disaster – which not only claimed the lives of seven astronauts but also that of NASA’s flagship Shuttle – ultimately led to the current transitional status of having no domestic launch capability until the…
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Apollo heroes support SLS, but demand inspiration and goals
As the Space Launch System (SLS) continues to push on – with the latest stage being the release of the acquisition overview – NASA’s recent official announcement of the new launch vehicle has been warmly received by the first and last men to walk on the Moon. However, both Neil Armstrong and Captain Gene Cernan…