The Latest Breaking News from Apollo

In 1972, Apollo 17 sealed core sample 73001 under vacuum on the Moon; in 2022, NASA opened it after 50 years and extracted lunar gas at Johnson Space Center

After fifty long years, a lunar sample collected in 1972 has been meticulously opened for analysis, promising to revolutionize our understanding of the Moon. This pristine specimen will serve as a crucial resource for upcoming Artemis missions, as scientists delve into the gases present to uncover essential lunar signatures. Insights…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery to public nine months after crown jewels heist

The collections and precious jewels that it once displayed have been removed

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutiny

New power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by natural gas, are being approved with minimal public notice and environmental review. Residents are raising alarms about potential health and climate impacts. This trend is reshaping energy…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon?

At 13:24:59 Central Standard Time on December 19 1972, the Apollo 17 command module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, about 350 nautical miles south-east of Samoa, concluding the last mission to the Moon.

The Conversation · Mar 31

Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about Nasa moon mission as launch date nears

NASA’s Apollo moonshots are a tough act to follow, even after all this time

The Independent UK · Mar 29

Former Showtime at the Apollo host dies aged 74 after heart attack

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The Independent UK · Mar 17

Kiki Shepard, actor and Showtime at the Apollo host, dies suddenly aged 74

Entertainer started her career as a dancer before going on to host the hit variety show and act in a number of series, including ‘Baywatch’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

The Independent UK · Mar 17

NASA's Apollo 8 moonshot saved 1968. Could Artemis 2 do the same in 2026?

On Christmas Eve 1968, the Earth received a message from astronauts on a mission like no other - the first around the moon. NASA will return in 2026.

Space · Dec 24, 2025

Mac DeMarco at Eventim Apollo: 'It wouldn't be a DeMarco show without nudity'

4/5 Mac DeMarco has grown up since his wild stage antics caused outrage... but not that much

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025

Psychics in space: the bizarre story of an Apollo astronaut’s telepathy experiment and the ‘supportive’ Nazi who encouraged it

The astronaut says the results prove ESP is real.

We Got This Covered · Nov 3, 2025