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Should we return to the Moon? Apollo astronauts give their thoughts

7 years 2 months ago
Earlier this year, the Trump administration said America would send a manned mission to the Moon by 2024, a feat that was first achieved 50 years ago tomorrow. But as the date gets closer and political infighting continues to abound, the question begs to be asked — what do the astronauts think?
Chris Ciaccia

Here’s what we’ve left behind on the Moon

7 years 2 months ago
More than 413,000 pounds: That’s the estimated total weight of all man-made items left on the moon since Apollo 11 astronauts became the first to land there in 1969. This “lunar litter,” as documentary filmmaker Arlen Parsa called it in his 2012 short film, is itemized in a 22-page document from NASA.
Hana R. Alberts
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9 minutes 12 seconds ago
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