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Al Worden Explore the timeline of the Apollo missions that led the United States to land the first humans on the Moon
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Edwin E. Aldrin (Buzz Aldrin) stands on the moon, Apollo 11
Famous Astronauts and Cosmonauts
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Apollo 12 astronaut Charles "Pete" Conrad stands beside the U.S. flag after is was unfurled on the lunar surface during the first extravehicular activity (EVA-1) Nov. 19, 1969. Footprints made by the crew can be seen in the photograph.
How Many People Have Been to the Moon?
Space race (1957-1969) infographic between United States (U.S.) and Russia. America, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., space exploration
Timeline of the Space Race, 1957–69
July, 2006, Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery STS-121. See attached for full caption information.
Will Light-Speed Space Travel Ever Be Possible?
New space race infographic between China, India, and Japan. Asian space race, space exploration
The New Space Race
The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A on July 1 1997 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission.
12 Questions About the History of Space Exploration Answered
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Why Are There Only 28 Days in February?
Periodical Cicada, Adult, Magicicada spp. Requires 17 years to complete development. Nymph splits its skin, and transforms into an adult. Feeds on sap of tree roots. Northern Illinois Brood. This brood is the largest emergence of cicadas anywhere
Why Do Some Cicadas Appear Only Every 17 Years?
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10 Great Sports Rivalries
Groups of depositors in front of the closed American Union Bank, New York City. April 26, 1932. Great Depression run on bank crowd
Causes of the Great Depression
Moonrise over Tucson, Arizona
Why Doesn’t Arizona Observe Daylight Saving Time?
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Flags That Look Alike
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What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?

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Also Known As Alfred Merrill Worden • Al Worden
Born February 7, 1932 • Jackson • Michigan
Died March 17, 2020 or March 18, 2020 • Houston • Texas

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Joseph Acaba
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Jasmin Moghbeli
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Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong
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Jessica Meir on a space walk
Jessica Meir
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Alan B. Shepard, Jr.
Alan B. Shepard, Jr.
American astronaut
Bruce McCandless II
Bruce McCandless
American naval aviator and astronaut
Vance Brand
Vance Brand
United States astronaut
Russell Louis Schweickart
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Stephanie Wilson
Stephanie Wilson
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Susan Helms, 2001.
Susan Helms
American astronaut and Air Force officer
Bill Nelson
Bill Nelson
United States senator
Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin
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Anne McClain after her first spaceflight
Anne McClain
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Nicole Aunapu Mann
Nicole Aunapu Mann
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Michael Collins
Michael Collins
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Charles Bolden.
Charles Bolden
American astronaut
Eugene Cernan
Eugene Cernan
American astronaut
Joseph Kerwin on Skylab 2
Joseph Kerwin
American astronaut and physician
U.S. astronauts Jerry Ross (left) and James H. Newman on the final of three space walks of the STS-88 mission, December 15, 1998.
Jerry Ross
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Richard F. Gordon, Jr.
Richard F. Gordon, Jr.
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Edwin E. Aldrin (Buzz Aldrin) stands on the moon, Apollo 11
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Apollo 12 astronaut Charles "Pete" Conrad stands beside the U.S. flag after is was unfurled on the lunar surface during the first extravehicular activity (EVA-1) Nov. 19, 1969. Footprints made by the crew can be seen in the photograph.
How Many People Have Been to the Moon?