50 years ago today, the Apollo Astronauts returned to Earth. Here they’re quarantined as part of the post-flight procedure with President Richard M. Nixon looking on. – July, 24 1969 [1280×960]
Fifty years ago today, the Apollo 11 astronauts returned to Earth after their historic Moon landing.
Before they took to the streets of New York City to celebrate their achievement, the astronauts spent 21 days in medical isolation as a precaution against the possible threat of contagion. This post-flight procedure was scrapped after the Apollo 14 mission when the Moon proved to be devoid of life.
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Fifty years ago today, the Apollo 11 astronauts returned to Earth after their historic Moon landing.
Before they took to the streets of New York City to celebrate their achievement, the astronauts spent 21 days in medical isolation as a precaution against the possible threat of contagion. This post-flight procedure was scrapped after the Apollo 14 mission when the Moon proved to be devoid of life.