Why Apollo Was Named for US Lunar Program
Gill Fox explains that the Apollo program and spacecraft were named to honor Apollo, the Greek god of light and twin brother of Artemis, goddess of the moon. The naming ties the nation’s lunar exploration to mythic light and Moon lore, aligning with the era’s space race symbolism.
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