Space travel to the Moon and back
The most powerful rocket in human history is about to launch
Artemis I historic lunar mission launch delayed
With just under two hours to go, the Artemis launch crew continued pre-launch preparations including engine number 3 bleed liquid oxygen venting.
This was the schedule for the launch with all times shown in US Eastern time…
Rocks Discovered on The Far Side of the Moon
China’s Lunar Rover has already found rocks on the far side of the Moon. The Chinese Chang’e-4 lunar mission is currently exploring the moon’s far side in a region called the Von Kármán crater. The rocks appear to have experienced little erosion and are therefore probably examples of relatively young moon rocks. They are also light in color, meaning they might also have originated from a part of the moon different from the one the rover is exploring.
America Exploring Space
In the USA, NASA is working towards the exciting goal of landing the first woman on the Moon by 2024, just four years away.
Australia Exploring Space
Australia has a lot to offer with its involvement in the NASA Artemis Space Program which will involve a lunar landing by the first woman to visit the moon.
Australia’s Space Program has been given a huge boost by the Prime Minister’s announcement of federal funding for infrastructure. Read More Here
Apollo 11
Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy on July 16, 1969, carrying Commander Neil Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin into an Earth-orbit of 116 miles.
As the Lunar Module approached the surface of the moon, an estimated 650 million people watched Armstrong’s televised image and heard his voice describe the event.