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Decades after a silent Moon rover, a laser reflector finally answers Earth
space1 day ago

Decades after a silent Moon rover, a laser reflector finally answers Earth

A Soviet Lunokhod 1 rover carried a passive laser retroreflector that went silent in 1971; nearly forty years later NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter pinpointed Lunokhod 1’s location, enabling the APOLLO laser-ranging program to re-measure the Earth–Moon distance. The 2010 return was far stronger than typical retroreflector signals (about 2,000 photons, four to five times Lunokhod 2), due to favorable orientation and less degradation. Since then Lunokhod 1 has become a valuable, ongoing part of lunar ranging, supporting tests of general relativity and precise Earth–Moon distance measurements.

via Space Daily|
#apollo#lunar-laser-ranging#lunar-reconnaissance-orbiter
Pentagon Opens Trove of Declassified UAP Files, From Apollo Era Sightings to New Infrared Footage
science17 days ago

Pentagon Opens Trove of Declassified UAP Files, From Apollo Era Sightings to New Infrared Footage

Pentagon released a declassified trove of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena files—more than 160 documents detailing over 400 incidents from the 1940s to 2024 on a public site—some Apollo-era sightings among them. While no evidence of alien contact is presented and some cases are debunked, officials say the data will be released rollingly to boost transparency under the PURSUE framework, with NASA backing ongoing disclosures.

via NBC News|
#apollo#nasa#pentagon
Behind the back-leverage: HSBC’s $400m hit from Apollo-backed lending
business19 days ago

Behind the back-leverage: HSBC’s $400m hit from Apollo-backed lending

HSBC faces a roughly $400 million loss from a back-leverage loan to Market Financial Solutions, with Atlas SP Partners (an Apollo unit) handling sponsor due diligence; the episode underscores the risks of sponsor-led private credit where lenders rely on intermediaries and non-recourse structures, highlighting the need to verify sponsors’ checks even as the industry prioritizes speed and diversification.

via eFinancialCareers|
#apollo#atlas-sp-partners#business
Moon Trash, Human Heritage: A look at what we left on the Moon
space1 month ago

Moon Trash, Human Heritage: A look at what we left on the Moon

Humans have dumped a surprising amount of material on the Moon—from rocket stages and rovers to sentimental keepsakes (an Apollo 16 family photo, Gene Shoemaker’s ashes, and goodwill messages from 73 nations), commemorative patches, a rumored Moon Museum ceramic wafer, a falcon feather, and even 96 bags of human waste. NASA’s 2012 list tallies about 400,000 pounds of Apollo‑era debris, with additional gear from other programs; retroreflectors remain on the surface for millimeter‑precision distance measurements. As new missions resume lunar exploration and imaging improves, lunar debris management could become a hot topic for future explorers.

via Hackaday|
#apollo#lunar#moon
Earth in Focus: A Century of Space Photography From Apollo to Artemis
science1 month ago

Earth in Focus: A Century of Space Photography From Apollo to Artemis

Earth in Focus chronicles Earth Day’s origins and a long legacy of awe-inspiring images captured from space, from the 1946 V-2 photo to Apollo 8’s iconic Earthrise, through the Apollo era, the ongoing work from the International Space Station, and the contemporary Artemis II era, highlighting how robotic and human spaceflight have repeatedly captured breathtaking views of our planet and helped inspire environmental awareness. The piece notes a 12-photo gallery and frames these images as a thread linking exploration with Earth conservation.

via USA Today|
#apollo#artemis-ii#earth
Apollo Invests $1B for 49% Stake in Realty Income Net Lease JV
business2 months ago

Apollo Invests $1B for 49% Stake in Realty Income Net Lease JV

Apollo-managed funds will invest $1.0 billion for a 49% interest in a new joint venture that will own a diversified portfolio of approximately 500 single-tenant net-lease retail properties, with Realty Income continuing to manage; the deal supports Realty Income's private capital initiative and is expected to close March 31, 2026. The arrangement includes permanent equity treatment from Moody's and S&P and a call option to redeem Apollo after year 7, under predefined terms.

via realtyincome.com|
#apollo#business#joint-venture
Apollo Missions Uncover the Moon's Explosive Volcanic Past and Tiny Orange Glass Beads
science11 months ago

Apollo Missions Uncover the Moon's Explosive Volcanic Past and Tiny Orange Glass Beads

Apollo astronauts discovered tiny orange glass beads on the Moon, which are ancient volcanic glass formed billions of years ago during eruptions. Recent technological advances have allowed scientists to analyze these beads in detail, revealing insights into the Moon's volcanic past and interior conditions, highlighting its once-active geological history.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#apollo#glass-beads#lunar-history