Some pieces were recovered, while other parts of Apollo 11's third stage orbited the Sun for decades before returning to Earth's gravitational pull. All told, the Saturn V rocket boasted 11 J-2 ...

The mission to the moon was believed to be “impossible” at the time, with much doubt cast over the rocket ... part of a study of the nature of the soil on its surface. How long did it take ...

One of the largest machines ever built, the 363-foot rocket was as tall as a 36-story building. Personnel within the Launch Control Center watch the Apollo 11 liftoff. The LCC is located 3.5 ...