Apollo 11 took-off from the Kennedy Space Centre in ... Twelve minutes after take-off the rocket entered orbit around the Earth. Approximately 2.5 hours later the engine of the 3rd stage booster ...

A piece of moon rock gifted to Ireland following NASA's historic Apollo 11 mission in 1969 was tragically destroyed in a fire, newly uncovered documents from Ireland's National Archives reveal.

Even if the flags have remained standing when crews rocketed off the moon, it is almost certain that they are not in the same condition as when they were first deployed on the lunar surface.

The "STEP INTO THE FUTURE" backpack features a lunar design embossed with an astronaut footprint, reminiscent of the first moonwalk during the Apollo 11 mission. Before we could blast off with the ...

And it still seems like only yesterday my brother and I were glued to the TV in the wee hours of the morning, waiting with great anticipation for the two astronauts to descend out of the tiny moon ...

There are no showtimes for this date. Timed to the 50th anniversary of NASA’s celebrated Apollo 11 mission, APOLLO 11: First Steps Edition is a thrilling cinematic experience that showcases the ...

Purdue University graduate and Apollo 11 flight commander Neil Armstrong became the first person to step foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. It was a truly giant leap for mankind, and a seminal moment ...

Spectators won’t hear the engines firing for nearly 15 seconds. To them, Saturn V will appear to take off in silence. Apollo 11’s crew enjoy a traditional astronaut breakfast of steak and eggs.

Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong is captured in an image ... Even if the flags have remained standing when crews rocketed off the moon, it is almost certain that they are not in the same condition ...