Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Forty-five years ago today, the second lunar landing mission, Apollo ...

Fifty-five years after Apollo 12 was struck by lightning on its way to the Moon, its blend of peril, humor, and hidden art ...

It was a rainy November day in Florida as three astronauts embarked on the second crewed voyage to the surface of the moon, but the mission almost ended in tragedy just 36 seconds after liftoff.

Imagine a rocket struck by lightning twice within a minute after launch, but the manned mission continued – to the moon, no less. On Nov. 14, 1969, 55 years ago today, the Apollo 12 mission launched ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The astronauts on board the International Space Station paid tribute to the second mission to ...