It was the only part of the Apollo 11 spacecraft that came back from the moon. Designing, testing and building it was a monumental task, according... The Making Of Apollo's Command Module: 2 Engineers ...

On July 20, we’ll be celebrating half a century since two of our representatives, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, became the first humans to set foot on another world. In honor of the moment, a wealth ...

The Smithsonian has added the Cincinnati Museum Center as the fifth and final stop on the national tour of “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission.” The exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of ...

On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy stood before a joint session of Congress and challenged America to land a man on the Moon by the end of the decade. “No single space project in this period ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Apollo 11 Command Module just ...

It took widening the doors to the outer and inner galleries of the Cincinnati Museum Center, but the Apollo 11 command module Columbia (yes the one that journeyed to the moon) and other artifacts has ...

Adam Savage is preparing to make Apollo history — literally. The Mythbuster, maker and host of Science Channel's "Savage Builds," Savage has partnered with the National Air and Space Museum to create ...

Look at a picture of the Apollo 11 launch and you'll probably notice the rocket's pointed tip and the fire coming from the five giant engines in the first stage of the 36-story-tall Saturn V rocket.