168: Apollo 16

In 1972, the final lunar mission of the Apollo program took place, finally sending a geologist to study the moon up close. 

In the early morning of November 16, the SLS launched for the very first time. 

Taking place over just eight months, four perilous and eventful space missions laid the foundations for a successful Moon landing. Each pushed the boundaries of technology and revealed new insights into our own planet. As we count down to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moo ...  Show more

In this episode of SpaceTime with Stuart Gary:
<ol><li>Blue Origin selected to build NASA's next lunar lander: NASA has chosen Blue Origin to develop the Blue Moon lander concept, which will transport crews and supplies between lunar orbit and the Moon's surface. This partn ...  Show more

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July 20, 1969. The day that changed our place in space ... forever. NASA Explorers: Apollo is an audio series that tells the stories behind the people who helped make Apollo happen and the people who are still discovering things about our Moon today.