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A space history mystery: What happened to the Viking arm used 50 years ago?
Published 1 July 2026 ยท science
Michael Collins looked down at his watch. The Apollo 11 astronaut had already beaten the original schedule for the opening of the Air and Space
Michael Collins looked down at his watch. The Apollo 11 astronaut had already beaten the original schedule for the opening of the Air and Space Museum by three days, but no one would remember that if these final 36 minutes didn't go perfectly.
President Gerald Ford and Vice President Nelson Rockefeller took 35 seconds to find their seats on the red, white, and blue bunting-lined outdoor stage. The flyover by the Thunderbirds was quick enough.
At any other event, it would have been the only time-dependent concern of the day. Read full article Comments
Published: July 1, 2026 โข 8:50 PM IST ยท Updated: July 1, 2026 โข 10:35 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Michael Collins looked down at his watch.
The Apollo 11 astronaut had already beaten the original schedule for the opening of the Air and Space Museum by three days, but no one would remember that if these final 36 minutes didn't go perfectly.
President Gerald Ford and Vice President Nelson Rockefeller took 35 seconds to find their seats on the red, white, and blue bunting-lined outdoor stage.
The flyover by the Thunderbirds was quick enough.
At any other event, it would have been the only time-dependent concern of the day.