More Than Success Despite Cone Setback
Apollo 14 returns with over 100 pounds of moon rocks and a nuclear powered station sending data. Dr Eugene Simmons of the Manned Spacecraft Center called the mission more than successful, noting it accomplished all planned objectives despite a setback.
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Moon golfers and crater experiments mark Apollo 14
Astronauts Alan Shepard Edgar Mitchell and Stuart Roosa wrapped up a moon mission with a golf themed attempt and seismic tests. They measured rock samples near the Fra Mauro site and studied lunar geology while reporting unusual shots and equipment challenges.
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Moon Mission Unease Grips Europe Over Apollo 14
European readers react with muted interest as Apollo 14 astronauts Alan and Edgar Disson tour Britain and the Continent. Reports note front-page coverage but a smaller impact than earlier moon missions as observers cite cost concerns and waning excitement.
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Rome
Moon litter from Apollo 14 leaves debris and pollution claim
NASA scenes detail A14 debris including golf balls yo yos and boots on the Fra Mauro site. Scientists say rocket exhaust and hardware create lunar pollution, with surveys of discarded equipment and instrument packages noted alongside prior Apollo missions.
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Lunokhod Models Preview Space Robot Fleet
The Tass agency cited Soviet plans to push Lunokhod robotic vehicles as the dawn of a space era likened to the Model T. Designers anticipate more advanced models following the first rover, with tests highlighting resilience to high heat and the need for redesigns to cope with Brazil-like temperatures.
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Landing Just Big Lie He Says Landing Just Big Lie He Says
A partial AP report from Rio de Janeiro details a televised claim about a major landing and its disputed significance. The article notes the combi setting and quotes a figure asserting the maneuver was pivotal, while observers question the interpretation and impact.
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Apollo Moon Blastoff Report Sparks Skepticism in Rio Bar
Tass flashes report Alan B. Shepard Jr stepping onto the moon, but locals dispute the footage. A Rio bar owner questions the landing scenes while the world awaits official confirmation from the blastoff and teletype news from New York.
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Apollo 14 Astronauts Focus on Sleep Before Splashdown
Houston AP reports Apollo 14 crew prioritizes rest as they head home toward a Tuesday splashdown in the South Pacific. CST times note planned midcourse corrections and experiments, with a 3 01 p.m. South Central Pacific splashdown near American Samoa.
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Apollo 15 to use lunar rover on ambitious Hadley Rille mission
Apollo 15 astronauts David R. Scott Alfred M. Morden and James B. Irwin will land near Hadley Rille on the moon and stay 11 days. They plan three excursions up to seven hours each carry a four wheeled battery powered rover and perform a spacewalk plus a satellite deployment. The mission aims to sample the Apennines base and study volcanic features to resolve how Hadley Rille was formed.
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Moonwalk Pro Sets New Space Walk Record
Astronaut Pete Conrad and Alan Bean of Apollo set a new space walk time mark, exceeding previous records during two excursions on the lunar surface. The 23 to 33 minute stretches extended the crew’s time outside the gray-brown moon area, surpassing prior efforts.
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