along with astronauts James Lovell, and William Anders, orbited the moon 10 times before returning to Earth. They were the first humans ever to see the far side of the moon. "Earthrise," the iconic photograph showing the Earth half-covered in shadow above the...
The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Whether you’re into mining, energy or tourism, there are lots of reasons to explore space. Some “pioneers” even believe humanity’s survival depends on colonising celestial bodies such as the moon and ...
A skilled pilot, Mattingly was hailed for his accomplishments as the command module pilot for the Apollo 16 mission that landed on the moon in 1972. During that mission, the astronaut team was able to collect samples from the lunar highlands and achieve all its major objectives. But he was ...
the first mission to orbit the Moon, earning the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. Borman’s leadership at Eastern Air Lines saw its most profitable years. His achievements, including a successful space mission during the Apollo era, remain a testament to his remarkable...
Boeing launched its first crew for NASA in June, but the Starliner capsule encountered so many problems that the two test pilots ended up stuck at the space station. They’ll catch a ride home with SpaceX in February, after more than eight months in orbit. Their mission should have lasted...
Zoe Thomas: The dollar is for moon dirt. It's the first check NASA ever cut to a company for a substance gathered in space. That company was Colorado based space startup, Lunar Outpost. Justin Cyrus: We are going out to be the first pioneers of the new space economy. ...
Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2 is an upcoming live-action/2D/3D computer traditional animated fantasy-romantic-musical-black slapstick comedy film and a sequel to the first 1988 film of Who Framed Roger Rabbit. It will be produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. in asso...
the paperback edition has emerged. Another author to keep an eye on is Sarah A Parker, whoseWhen the Moon Hatchedis one of just three hardbacks inside the fantasy top 20, despite being first published back in June. It has just topped £1m worth of sales and consistently appears in the ...
The first puzzle, you probably can’t tell which piece I had to draw myself after losing a tile There are six maps which are large and nicely made, although RPGs and maps with grids are not something I generally use these days. Joe’s kitchen, looking a lot more intact than how my...
As command module pilot, Mattingly remained in lunar orbit while Young and Duke landed on the moon in April 1972. For 3 days, 9 hours, 27 minutes (and 47 seconds), Mattingly circled the moon alone aboard the command module "Casper," while photographing and mapping the lunar surface, as ...