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December 27, 1968: Apollo 8, first manned mission to the Moon. Successful return to Earth

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December 27, 1968: Apollo 8, first manned mission to the Moon. Successful return to Earth

Next month NASA will send a new crew into space. And for the first time, there will be a Native American woman on board. Astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann, of the Wailacki Indian tribe of the Round Valley, will be the mission commander, responsible for all phases of the flight. It will go to the International … Read more

International Space Station maneuvers to avoid Russian rocket debris

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International Space Station maneuvers to avoid Russian rocket debris

Loading… Two American astronauts were just preparing for a spacewalk before the ground control team noticed that space debris was approaching the International Space Station (ISS). Photo/NASA HOUSTON – International Space Station (ISS) Perform maneuvers to avoid junk space debris from Russian rocket chunks. Space debris it measures 3.35 meters, which is less than a … Read more