60 Years Ago: Ranger 8 Moon Photos Aid in Apollo Site Selection 

Before Apollo astronauts set foot upon the Moon, much remained unknown about the lunar surface. While most scientists believed the Moon had a solid surface that would support astronauts and their landing craft, a few believed a deep layer of dust covered it that would swallow any visitors. Until 1964, no closeup photographs of the […]
Posted on February 20, 2025
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