JFK Library Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11 With Augmented Reality Reenactment
Using the app JFK Moonshot, you track the 120-hour journey the Apollo 11 made to the moon in real-time.
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Using the app JFK Moonshot, you track the 120-hour journey the Apollo 11 made to the moon in real-time.
Apollo 11's 1969 moon landing is mankind's greatest achievement. Celebrate the giant leap 50 years later as we recount the events, people and ingenuity that inspired generations.
A daring challenge from the president ignited American momentum in the space race, and led to the most famous footsteps in history.
NASA estimates 400,000 people contributed to putting man on the moon.
Apollo 11 has left an indelible mark on the generations that have followed. Wherever mankind explores next, it will all be possible thanks to the Apollo project.
The Apollo program, which first took man to the moon, took a tremendous amount of resources. Now, public-private partnerships are helping move closer to the next moon landing.
NASA's Apollo space program was dedicated to putting American astronauts on the moon.
Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin launched from Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969 with a mission to land on the moon.
On July 20, 1969, Commander Neil Armstrong announced to NASA mission control, "the Eagle has landed."
Fortunately, for Apollo 11 and all of mankind, a young, brilliant MIT software engineer saw a potentially mission-crippling error coming from nearly a million miles away.
For years, NASA has been creating technology for space that ends up enhancing our everyday lives.
During the Cold War, one battlefront between the USA and USSR was in the sky, as the nations fought to be first to space.
Growing up in rural Georgia, Lewis Wooten felt light years away from the long, illustrious career he has built at NASA.
The Apollo 11 crew consisted of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, but there was a crucial "fourth crew member" on board: the Apollo Guidance Computer.
Nearly 25 years to the day of the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse fire, a pop-up exhibit will honor the six firefighters who were killed.
Jabrill Peppers was back to playing football for the Patriots on Sunday, but the hard-hitting safety is no longer a team captain following his October arrest.
Endicott College Police Sergeant Jeremy Cole will be remembered at a ceremony Monday, days after he was killed on Thanksgiving.
Donovan Mitchell scored 20 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Boston's seven-game winning streak with a 115-111 victory over the Celtics on Sunday night.
Traffic was backed up around Massachusetts Sunday as millions returned from their Thanksgiving holiday, though Boston's Logan Airport appeared to be faring better.
Endicott College Police Sergeant Jeremy Cole will be remembered at a ceremony Monday, days after he was killed on Thanksgiving.
Nearly 25 years to the day of the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse fire, a pop-up exhibit will honor the six firefighters who were killed.
A high school football player is recovering in the hospital after he collapsed on the sideline during a game on Thanksgiving.
The New England Patriots are their own worst enemy, a trend that continued in Sunday's heartbreaking loss to the Colts at Gillette Stadium.
Jabrill Peppers was back to playing football for the Patriots on Sunday, but the hard-hitting safety is no longer a team captain following his October arrest.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
Blue laws in Massachusetts require most stores to close for Thanksgiving. Here's what to know.
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Jabrill Peppers was back to playing football for the Patriots on Sunday, but the hard-hitting safety is no longer a team captain following his October arrest.
Donovan Mitchell scored 20 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Boston's seven-game winning streak with a 115-111 victory over the Celtics on Sunday night.
Charlie McAvoy scored two goals - one coming when Boston scored three times in 70 seconds during the opening period - and the Bruins celebrated the 100th anniversary of their first NHL game with a 6-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday.
The Patriots were a few plays away from their fourth win of the season, but came up short in heartbreaking fashion against the Colts.
The New England Patriots are their own worst enemy, a trend that continued in Sunday's heartbreaking loss to the Colts at Gillette Stadium.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.