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Returning to the Moon: The Apollo 14 Mission
In the wake of the disastrous Apollo 13, the revolutionary space program that had landed humans on the Moon was under threat of cancellation. To the politicians, the program’s high costs outweighed the potential for further scientific study. To the public, the Space Race had been won, and any further trips to the Moon seemed a mere postscript to Apollo 11’s triumph. To guarantee the program’s survival, Apollo 14 would not only have to be an unambiguous success, its scientific discoveries woul...

Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors: A Guide to Space Rocks in the Night Sky
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Across the solar system, there are trillions of pieces of rocky debris leftover from the formation of the sun and our planets. These space rocks have many different names that are mistakenly used interchangeably, so if you’ve ever wondered what’s a meteoroid and what’s a meteorite, or the difference between an asteroid and a comet, we'll clue you in!

12 Best Kids Gifts 2024 Guide Mini Museum
With the holiday season fast approaching, you may be stumped on what to get the amateur science s...

9 Best Science and History Gifts 2024 Guide Mini Museum
With the holidays right around the corner, Mini Museum is here to help you find the perfect gift ...