Library
Welcome to the main library of Explore Space Online. This page lists a number of Apollo 11 and other Space Exploration resources you may be interested in. All resources are free to access unless otherwise noted.
Resources
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D
A 3D documentary film about the first humans on the Moon, the twelve astronauts in the Apollo program. The film includes historical NASA footage as well as re-enactments and computer-generated imagery.
Not available free of charge.
A Moonlit Tribute to a Moon Landing Icon
Google set out to shine a light on Margaret Hamilton’s influence on Apollo, and on the field of software engineering itself. The tribute was created by positioning over 107,000 mirrors to reflect the light of the moon, resulting in a 1.4-square-mile portrait of Margaret.
Virtual Tour of the Parkes Radio Telescope
Ever wonder what's hiding under the massive 1000 tonne dish at the Parkes Observatory? Astrophysicist Dr Jane Kaczmarek is here to show you, taking you behind the curtain of Australian science's crown jewel.
Mike Collins reflects on Neil Armstrong
Apollo 11 astronaut Mike Collins was certain that his commander, Neil Armstrong, was the right person for the job.
Why Buzz Aldrin took communion
As the Moon landing unfolded, Buzz Aldrin took communion. Here's why.
They Went to the Moon
A series of articles by The Atlantic celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11.
NASA Spinoff
Each year, Spinoff highlights NASA technologies that are benefiting life on Earth in the form of commercial products.
Classroom Resources - 50th anniversary of the Moon landing
You can learn about the Moon and lunar exploration and celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Moon landing (20 July 2019) with these great classroom resources for primary and secondary students.
How Australia brought Apollo 11 to the world
When Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon in 1969, more than 600 million people around the world tuned in to watch it live. Australia played a key role on getting those images from the moon to the Earth.
Moon Hours
On July 20, 1969, the world watched in anticipation as Apollo 11 approached the lunar surface. To mark the mission’s fiftieth anniversary, The New Yorker revisits their original coverage.
Why Astronauts Trained at a Nuclear Test Site
Apollo astronauts trained in nuclear bomb craters at the Nevada National Security Site. But why?
Chris Hadfield Teaches Space Exploration
In 28+ lessons, the former commander of the International Space Station teaches you the science of space exploration and what the future holds.
Not available free of charge.
Yes We Went to the Moon
This article debunks the most commonly given reasons for why some people do not believe the Moon landing occurred.
NVIDIA Debunks Conspiracies
Nvidia create an accurate model of the Moon's surface, the LM, and the two astronauts and investigate whether the lighting matches what is shown in photos from the actual landing.
NASA Live
Direct from America's space program to YouTube, watch NASA TV live streaming to get the latest from our exploration of the universe and learn how we discover our home planet.
Space Dashboard
This website aims to give you as much space related data on your screen as possible. It works well on both desktop and mobile browsers.
To the Moon and Beyond
This article investigates what is required to get humans back on the Moon by 2024, as part of a new spacefaring age.
NASA Searches for Life from the Moon
This footage from 1969 shows researchers at NASA's Ames Research Center examining samples of Moon rocks and soil that astronauts brought back from the Apollo 11 mission.
Google 50th Anniversary Video
Google's video Doodle celebrates the moment NASA's Apollo 11 mission changed our world by taking us through the journey to the moon and back, narrated by Apollo 11 command module pilot Michael Collins.
Seriously: Apollo 8
Through the extraordinary NASA archive, the first British astronaut Helen Sharman goes inside the capsule to tell the story of the first time man went to another world.
NASA's Restored Apollo Mission Control
NASA's restored Apollo Mission Control is a slice of '60s life, frozen in amber. This article details the restoration process and provides high resolution photos of the results.
Apollo's Moon Shot
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing with an immersive AR app that places you right in the action of NASA's daring space missions of the 1960s.
First Men on the Moon
Watch, listen, and relive the excitement of the Apollo 11 lunar landing as experienced minute-by-minute by the courageous crew of Apollo 11 and Mission Control.
Apollo 11 - Apollo Flight Journal
A series of videos showing actual footage from Apollo 11, including a detailed account of every second of the Apollo 11 descent and landing.
13 Minutes to the Moon Season 2
Apollo 13: the extraordinary story, told by the people who flew it and saved it.
8 Days to the Moon and Back
This film seamlessly blends mission audio featuring conversations among Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins with new footage, NASA archive and stunning CGI to recreate the first moon landing.
Moonwalk One
A 1971 feature-length documentary film. Besides portraying the massive technological achievement of that event, the film places it in some historical context and tries to capture the mood and the feel of the people on Earth when man first walked on another world.
Not available free of charge.
The Other Side of the Moon
Features eight Apollo astronauts who intimately share their experience of going to the moon, describing what happened to them while they were there, and how their lives have been shaped by the experience in the 20 years after.
Not available free of charge.
Apollo in Real Time
A real-time journey through the first landing on the Moon. This website consists entirely of original historical mission material.
13 Minutes to the Moon
A fantastic podcast by the BBC, covering in depth "The full story of the people who made Apollo 11 happen and prevented it from going badly wrong."
Chasing the Moon
A fascinating three-part documentary series about the space race, from its earliest beginnings to the monumental achievement of the first lunar landing in 1969 and beyond.
Moonscape
Moonscape is a free high-definition documentary of the Apollo 11 moon landing produced and funded by Apollo enthusiasts, featuring restored and remastered footage and photographs.
Books
The Case of the Missing Moon Rocks
Astronauts brought back 850 pounds of rocks from their lunar journeys. Over time, many of them disappeared. Gutheinz, first as a NASA investigator and then the leader of an intrepid group of students, has dedicated his life to getting them back.
Not available free of charge.
A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts
This acclaimed portrait of heroism and ingenuity captures a watershed moment in human history. The astronauts themselves have called it the definitive account of their missions.
Not available free of charge.
Neil Armstrong: A Life of Flight
Working from 50 years of conversations he had with Neil, from notes, interviews, NASA spaceflight transcripts, and remembrances of those Armstrong trusted, Barbree writes about Neil's three passions - flight, family, and friends.
Not available free of charge.
Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journey
In Carrying the Fire, Michael Collins conveys, in a very personal way, the drama, beauty, and humor of piloting the Apollo 11 spacecraft to the moon in July 1969.
Not available free of charge.