Alameda briefs: Hornet to observe anniversary of Moon mission recovery

Apollo 11 astronauts boarded and stayed on the vessel after their lunar visit and Pacific Ocean splashdown in July 1969.

In 1969, three astronauts flew home from the Moon at nearly 40,000 kilometres per hour. Almost 60 years later, no human has gone faster

Nearly six decades have passed since three Apollo astronauts returned from the Moon at a speed that no human has surpassed.

E. Jean Carroll channels Apollo 11 after receiving Trump payout

With Trump payment secured, E. Jean Carroll echoed Neil Armstrong's words to mission control just before he became first ...

The pen that saved the Apollo 11 astronauts is up for auction

Sotheby’s Space Exploration auction features the life-saving instrument, a Snoopy pin, space-flown flags, and more.
Alameda Post on MSN

USS Hornet celebrates Apollo 11 splashdown anniversary

The USS Hornet Sea, Air, and Space Museum celebrates the anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 splashdown on July 18 with a ...
Fratello Watches

Your Chance To Own Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s Omega Speedmaster

Omega Speedmasters from Buzz Aldrin's personal watch collection up for auction at Sotheby's ✓ Your chance to own an astronaut's watch! ✓ ...

Bay Area events calendar for July 17-23 weekly editions

DwLgL  Gilroy Garlic Festival selling out fast Photos: Thousands attend the San Jose Obon Festival in Japantown League of ...
YouTube on MSN

How the Apollo Spacecraft Works: Part 2

This video details the journey to the moon and the successful landing on the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission. It ...
DC News Now

National Air and Space Museum opened 5 new galleries for its 50th birthday. Here’s what’s new

The National Air and Space Museum opened five new galleries July 1 for its 50th anniversary. Here’s what’s new on the National Mall ...

Pen Buzz Aldrin used to save Apollo 11 moonwalkers goes on sale

Aldrin’s personal collection, including a pen used to replace a broken button on the lander, and Gus the $36 million T-rex ...
KESQ

First Moon Landing Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the first moon landing on July 20, 1969. The moon landing was watched by an estimated 600 million people around the world. Facts July 20, 1969 – [4:17 p.m. EDT] Apollo 11 becomes the ...

‘Flight originated from the imagination’: how artists have captured space travel

As the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum turns 50, an expansive exhibition celebrates how art has coincided with space ...