Houston Matters
Plowing through the Great Wall of China: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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Local
Neil Armstrong’s ‘Moon House’ listed for sale in Houston-area suburb
Posted on · The property was listed on the market on Aug. 31 and highlights original features like a wood beam living room ceiling, stone fireplace, pink pool decking, and original staircase railings of the house built in 1964.
NASA
Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins Dies
Posted on · 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.
Houston Matters
Houstonians Share Their Moon Landing Memories
Posted on · We celebrate 50 years since Neil Armstrong took his small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
Local
11 Ways To Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of The Moon Landing In Houston
Posted on · There's a lot happening in Space City, including documentaries, exhibits and panel discussions.
Mockingbird & Armadillo
WATCH: Inside the Astronauts Homes | Mockingbird and Armadillo
Posted on · Visit Timber Cove in Seabrook, Texas - The Home of Heroes!
Houston Matters
Podcast About Moon Landing Records Final Episode In Houston
Posted on · 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.
Houston Matters
NASA Turns 60: Reflecting on The Space Agency’s Accomplishments And Tragedies
Posted on · On the 60th anniversary of NASA, we learn how the space agency’s accomplishments resonate today and learn about its predecessor, NACA.
News
Exhibit At Space Center Houston Showcases Historic Apollo 11 Command Module
Posted on · Gear the astronauts used in their pioneering mission is also on display until March 18
Health & Science
WATCH: 48th Anniversary Of The Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Posted on · It's been 48 years since the day Apollo 11 landed on the moon with help from Houston's mission control.
News
As The Nation Looks Back At Armstrong’s Legacy, Hutchison Looks Forward
Posted on · The nation bids farewell to 82-year-old Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, at the Washington National Cathedral.