Happy Moon Day 2016! Celebrate Apollo 11 Anniversary!

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Moon Day 2016 commemorates the 47th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. Participants celebrate by enjoying astronaut ice cream and Tang, despite the latter's lack of use by actual astronauts. The discussion highlights resources for further learning, including a Popular Science article titled "TEN THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING" and detailed information available on Wikipedia and Clavius.org.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic knowledge of the Apollo program and its historical significance
  • Familiarity with space exploration terminology
  • Understanding of the cultural impact of the moon landing
  • Interest in space-related celebrations and events
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  • Read the Popular Science article "TEN THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING"
  • Explore the Wikipedia page on the Apollo program for comprehensive historical context
  • Visit Clavius.org for detailed analyses and resources on the Apollo missions
  • Research other space exploration anniversaries and their celebrations
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Space enthusiasts, educators, historians, and anyone interested in the legacy of the Apollo missions and their impact on modern space exploration.

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Happy Moon Day 2016!

I was lax in my duties last year and [gasp] missed Moon Day 2015, but that makes Moon Day 2016 all that more important!

For those that didn't realize, today marks 47 years since mankind first set foot on the moon. In celebration of this achievement, we are enjoying astronaut ice cream (even though astronauts don't eat it) and Tang in celebration!

Popular Science has a nice article on some interesting facts about the Apollo missions for those that might be interested: TEN THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING

And for anyone interested there are some great resources online which cover the Apollo missions in exquisite detail:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_program

http://www.clavius.org/
 
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