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Space Mountain at 50: Five nods to NASA from the Walt Disney World ride

The ride today bears little resemblance to actual spaceflight. But in the 50 years Space Mountain has been running, there have been and still are several nods to NASA.

Space

What happened to the flags Apollo astronauts left on the moon?

Astronauts placed six different American flags on the moon during the Apollo program. What became of those flags in the years since, and why were they controversial?

Space

Kidnapped journalist Austin Tice went missing in Syria 12 years ago. The Assad regime collapse has renewed hopes he may be alive

The recent fall of the Assad regime has infused new hope in the search for Austin Tice, an American detained in Syria for a decade, as prisoners in jails across the country are released, Gustaf Kilander writes

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Buzz Aldrin finally reveals his endorsement days before presidential election

Second man to walk on moon says ‘we need a proven, serious, tested leader for president’

The Independent UK

'Edge of Space' director Jean de Meuron on his X-15 film and having 'the right stuff' (exclusive)

An interview with "Edge of Space" director Jean de Meuron, as well as a clip from the new film about NASA's famous X-15 rocket plane.

Space

50 Of The Most Interesting And Fascinating Facts And Images Shared On “Be Amazed” (New Pics)

It's always fun to learn something unique and interesting about the world around us. This list is filled with what could be brand new information for you. The post 50 Of The Most Interesting And Fascinating Facts And Images Shared On “Be Amazed” (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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First moonwalker Neil Armstrong's speech notes posted online by Purdue

Neil Armstrong is perhaps best known for saying 12 words on July 20, 1969: "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." But there's more to his record, as his alma mater can attest.

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Apollo 13: Eerie documentary shows what it’s like to be stranded in space

Documentary features access to complete audio recordings of the mission

The Independent UK

Space photo of the week: 55 years ago, the 'world's loneliest man' snapped this iconic Apollo 11 image

Command module pilot Michael Collins took this iconic Apollo 11 photo 55 years ago today, after his historic trip around the far side of the moon made him "the world's loneliest man".

LiveScience

What became of the flags Apollo astronauts left on the moon?

Astronauts placed six different American flags on the moon during the Apollo program. What became of those flags in the years since, and why were they controversial?

Space

Moon fests, moon movie and even a full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing

Saturday marks the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin

The Independent UK

Full Buck Moon shines this weekend on Apollo 11 moon landing anniversary

Cosmic celebrations all around as the July Full Buck Moon coincides with the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Space

Scientists Confirm Moon Cave Near Apollo 11 Landing Site

Exciting discovery of cave near Apollo 11 site on moon sparks potential for future lunar exploration and astronaut habitation.

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Apollo 8 Astronaut William Anders Dies In Plane Crash

Retired Maj. Gen. William Anders, known for 'Earthrise' photo, tragically dies in a plane crash. Investigations underway.

The Guardian - AU

Only the Astronauts by Ceridwen Dovey review – playful and deeply moving close encounters

Metal objects launched into space observe perplexing humanity in this wildly inventive novel from the author of Only the Animals

Louder

How a photo of notorious German fighter ace the Red Baron provided the cover of Led Zeppelin II

Also in the picture are Miles Davis (or is it?), Neil Armstrong (or is it?) and a possible in-joke aimed at engineer Glyn Johns

Space

'Apollo: When We Went the Moon' exhibit lands at NYC's Intrepid Museum

Given it was navy ships that recovered the Apollo spacecraft, it is appropriate that the largest temporary exhibit ever hosted by the Intrepid is themed to the first lunar landings.

The Guardian - UK

‘We said no to Elvis Presley sweat and James Dean condoms’: the agent making a killing from dead celebrities

Mark Roesler is a publicist with a difference – most of the clients he represents are no longer alive. And thanks to AI, holograms and social media, being dead famous is more lucrative than ever

Salon

U.S. Moon landing is a first in 50 years

Only five countries have landed on the Moon, but the U.S. hasn't been back since the Nixon era

WEKU

Private lunar lander returns U.S. to the moon 50 years later. Here's what to know

The Houston-based company has pulled off the first successful commercial landing on the lunar surface. It's America's first soft landing in decades.

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