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Apollo 15
Coverage of Apollo 15 in the Nexus archive.
- On this day in space! Aug. 2, 1971: Apollo 15 makes 1st-ever televised liftoff from the moon
On August 2, 1971, Apollo 15 achieved the first-ever televised liftoff from the moon. This event marked a historic milestone in space exploration.
- On this day in space! July 31, 1971: Apollo 15 astronauts drive on the moon for 1st time
On July 31, 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts made history by driving on the moon for the first time. This event marked a significant milestone in space exploration.
- Today in History: July 31, Phelps sets Olympic medal record
On July 31, 2012, swimmer Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic medal at the London Summer Olympics, becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time. Other historical events on this date include the sinking of a Spanish fleet in 1715, Marquis de Lafayette's commission in 1777, and the adoption of Germany’s Weimar Constitution in 1919.