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Liftoff! Jeff Bezos And Three Crewmates Head To Space

Laurel Wamsley, NPR

Posted on July 20, 2021 · The founder of Amazon, who stepped down as CEO earlier this month, is scheduled to lift off early Tuesday with three crewmates on the maiden flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard launch vehicle.

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Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins Dies

Russell Lewis, NPR

Posted on April 28, 2021 · Collins was the crew member who stayed in orbit on the Apollo 11 command module while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Later he oversaw building of the National Air and Space Museum.

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WATCH: Inside the Astronauts Homes | Mockingbird and Armadillo

Ernie Manouse

Posted on June 28, 2019 · Visit Timber Cove in Seabrook, Texas - The Home of Heroes!

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Houston Matters

Podcast About Moon Landing Records Final Episode In Houston

Abner Fletcher

Posted on June 28, 2019 · The 13 Minutes to the Moon podcast, produced by the BBC World Service, recorded its final episode at Rice University, looking back 50 years ago and beyond to the events that led up to the successful Apollo 11 moon landing.

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NASA Turns 60: Reflecting on The Space Agency’s Accomplishments And Tragedies

Abner Fletcher

Posted on October 1, 2018 · On the 60th anniversary of NASA, we learn how the space agency’s accomplishments resonate today and learn about its predecessor, NACA.

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Exhibit At Space Center Houston Showcases Historic Apollo 11 Command Module

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on March 12, 2018 · Gear the astronauts used in their pioneering mission is also on display until March 18

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WATCH: Apollo 11 Command Module, Other Rare NASA Artifacts Arrive In Houston

Tomeka Weatherspoon

Posted on October 14, 2017 · The artifacts are almost 50 years old, but even small details have been preserved

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Health & Science

WATCH: 48th Anniversary Of The Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on July 20, 2017 · It's been 48 years since the day Apollo 11 landed on the moon with help from Houston's mission control.

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