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  • Why Can’t You See Astronauts Walking on the Moon?

    Why Can’t You See Astronauts Walking on the Moon?

    Look up at the Moon on a clear night. It’s big, it’s bright, and even a simple telescope can reveal most of it’s details. But why has no one been able to see astronauts here from earth with a really powerful telescope? Or why can we not see objects left on the moon from previous…

  • Who Owns the Moon?

    Who Owns the Moon?

    This is Jenaro Gajardo Vera, the first ever recorded person to claim ownership of the Moon in 1954. Then, in 1996, a German man named Martin Juergens declared that ownership of the Moon had been transferred to him through succession, claiming it had been granted to his ancestors in 1756 by Prussian King Frederick the…

  • 6 Facts You Didn’t Know About the First Moon Landing

    6 Facts You Didn’t Know About the First Moon Landing

    One of the most defining moments in human history, Apollo 11’s story is filled with lesser-known details that make the first moon landing mission even more remarkable. Here are a few. With Artemis 2 crewed flight nearby and eventually an Artemis mission moon landing in sight, these facts make up for an interesting read.