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WTF Fun Fact 13494 – John Wilkins’ 17th-Century Moon Mission

Anglican clergyman John Wilkins first theorized a moon landing in the 17th century. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13494 – John Wilkins’ 17th-Century Moon Mission appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Apollo 11’s Unspoken Plan: Preparing for Moon Mission Failure

Despite careful planning, things can still go awry, emphasizing the importance of preparing for the worst. In 1969, as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made their groundbreaking lunar landing, NASA’s main worry was whether the lunar lander could effectively leave the moon’s surface and reunite with Michael Collins aboard the lunar orbiter. Had the liftoff… Read More »

Quarantine and Ants: Apollo Astronauts Return from the Moon

After returning to Earth, the crews of Apollo 11, 12, and 14 underwent a mandatory three-week quarantine period to prevent the spread of any possible contagions from the moon. During this period, the astronauts were closely monitored and studied to ensure that they were not carrying any harmful lunar microorganisms. Interestingly, during their quarantine, the… Read More »