Apollo
Articles and guides about the US space programme to land human beings on the Moon.
How to see Apollo 11's landing site on the Moon
The spot where Apollo 11 touched down on the Moon is visible from Earth and is easy to spot through a telescope, provided you know how.
Apollo 8 | The Christmas mission to the Moon
On Christmas Eve 1968, the first mission to the Moon changed how we view our home planet forever.
Gallery | Pictures of Earth from space
Restored images of Earth captured during the Apollo missions cast new light on the fragility of our planet.
One small step for man... What did Neil Armstrong really say when he stepped onto the Moon?
A grammatical debate has plagued one of the most famous lines in history, ever since it was first spoken.
How to see all 6 Apollo landing sites on the Moon
It is possible to spot the landing sites of Apollo 11 - 17 on the Moon with a telescope. Find out how in our observing guide.
How far away does an astronaut need to be to see the whole of planet Earth?
ISS images show zoomed-in detail; Apollo images show a distant blue disc. How far do you have to be in space to see Earth in one go?
How many people have walked on the Moon?
A guide to historic Moon walks, and what the future may hold for steps on the lunar surface.
6 Apollo Moonlanding conspiracy theories and how to defeat them
Did humans really land on the Moon? What if it was faked? Here are six common Apollo 11 Moonlanding conspiracy theories and how to debunk them.
Interview | Frank Borman, commander of Apollo 8
Apollo 8 Commander Frank Borman looks back at the landmark Apollo 8 mission.
Radio Astronomy Podcast | 50 years since Apollo 15
This episode we mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 15 moonlanding.
Former Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins dies aged 90
Former astronaut Michael Collins, who was part of the Apollo 11 crew that landed on the Moon, has passed away aged 90, his family have said.
Apollo 14 | Marking 50 years since the 3rd crewed moonlanding
NASA stepped up its scientific endeavours for Apollo 14 just as support for the Apollo moonlanding programme began to wane. This month marks its 50th anniversary.
Interview | NASA's Jerry Woodfill recalls the events of Apollo 13
We spoke to NASA's Jerry Woodfill to find out about what it was like working on the ground as the lives of the Apollo 13 astronauts hung in the balance.
Radio Astronomy Podcast | An interview with Apollo 13 Mission Control's Jerry Woodfill
Listen to the latest episode of Radio Astronomy, the podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Apollo 13 | The story behind NASA's rescue mission
We look back at what happened during Apollo 13, when the world held its breath as NASA worked to bring three astronauts safely home.
Radio Astronomy Podcast | Apollo 13: 50 years on
The BBC Sky at Night Magazine team look back at the Apollo 13 mission, and how NASA brought the astronauts safely home.
Apollo 12: the story of the second manned mission to the Moon
Freak lightning strikes meant Apollo 12, humanity’s second trip to the Moon, almost ended before it began.
Radio Astronomy Podcast | Apollo 12, volcanic moons and cannibal galaxies
Listen to the latest episode of Radio Astronomy, the podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Secrets of Apollo | The Apollo spacesuit
In our six-part series, author and spaceflight expert Rod Pyle looks at at some of the daunting challenges of the lunar landing effort, and the incredible engineering feats that allowed the Apollo programme to succeed.
Secrets of Apollo | The Saturn V's F-1 engine
In our six-part series, author and spaceflight expert Rod Pyle looks at at some of the daunting challenges of the lunar landing effort, and the incredible engineering feats that allowed the Apollo programme to succeed.
Secrets of Apollo | The missions that might have been
In our six-part series, author and spaceflight expert Rod Pyle looks at at some of the daunting challenges of the lunar landing effort, and the incredible engineering feats that allowed the Apollo programme to succeed.
History Extra | The history of the moonlanding
Mission Moon 3-D: Brian May's new book about the Apollo programme
A new book by Brian May and David Eicher brings the Apollo moonlandings to life via hi-resolution 3D images.