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In 1969, three NASA astronauts abroad Apollo 10 flew incredibly close to the Moon. They had a lunar module a working descent engine but weren't allowed to land

During the Apollo 10 mission, astronauts soared just nine miles above the Moon's surface, meticulously testing lunar module systems and landing procedures. This vital rehearsal paved the way for the legendary Apollo 11 mission. Capturing stunning images of the Sea of Tranquility, the prospective landing site, the mission confirmed the…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

In 1969, Apollo 10 astronauts set the fastest human speed record in space — here's why it still hasn't been broken

Apollo 10 astronauts still hold the fastest human spaceflight speed record. Their return journey from lunar orbit reached nearly 40,000 kilometers per hour. No crewed mission has traveled far enough from Earth to challenge this speed. Modern human spaceflight has not produced conditions needed to exceed Apollo 10's velocity. NASA's…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

50 years after a historic handshake in space, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project's legacy still resonates

On July 17, 1975, an American Apollo crew and a Soviet Soyuz crew met up in Earth orbit for the first time, setting the foundation for continued cooperation in space over the past 50 years.

Space · Jul 17, 2025