Nasa Apollo missions: Stories of the last Moon men
Summary
The article talks about NASA's Apollo missions and the astronauts who traveled to the Moon in the 1960s and 1970s. It highlights that only five Apollo astronauts remain and discusses future lunar ambitions by NASA and other countries such as China. The article also mentions setbacks faced by companies like SpaceX and Boeing in their lunar exploration efforts.Key Facts
- NASA's Apollo missions took 24 astronauts to the Moon during the 1960s and 1970s.
- Jim Lovell was the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, which faced serious problems but returned safely to Earth.
- Only five Apollo astronauts who traveled beyond Earth's orbit are still alive.
- NASA's Artemis program aims to have people living on the Moon within this decade.
- China plans to send people to the Moon by 2030.
- NASA's planned Artemis 2 mission, originally set for last year, is now delayed until 2026.
- SpaceX and Boeing are developing lunar technologies but have faced setbacks.
- Buzz Aldrin was the second person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission.
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