Apollo astronaut Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II, known for helping the crew of Apollo 13 safely return to Earth after an explosion doomed their lunar mission, has died at the age of 87, NASA announced.

With the recent passing of Apollo 12 astronaut Capt. Alan Bean, it reminds us of the rarity of those who have actually “walked” on the moon. To date, only 12 humans have ever walked on the moon — and ...

BILLINGS, Mont. -- Astronaut Frank Borman, who commanded Apollo 8's historic Christmas 1968 flight that circled the moon 10 times and paved the way for the lunar landing the next year, has died. He ...

Ron Howard Honors Real-Life 'Apollo 13' Hero After Death originally appeared on Parade. Legendary actor and director Ron Howard, 71, paid a heartfelt tribute to the real-life hero behind his ...