NASA is demolishing two historic test stands at Marshall Space Flight Center used for testing Saturn V rockets and Space Shuttle components, as part of a broader effort to modernize its facilities and reduce maintenance costs, while preserving their legacy through digital documentation.
Omega has released an updated version of its Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon chronograph, paying tribute to NASA's Apollo 8 mission. The new watch features a Saturn V-shaped seconds hand and incorporates design elements inspired by the moon's distant side. Priced at $14,300, the timepiece includes laser-engraved details of the lunar surface and the Apollo 8 mission, and retains the black ceramic bezel and dial from the previous model. The watch also features a yellow-themed design and a perforated strap, and pays homage to the Apollo program with engravings on the caseback.
The United States Mint has unveiled the design for Alabama's 2024 American Innovation dollar coin, which will feature NASA's historic Saturn V rocket. The Saturn V, which launched nine missions to the moon and the country's first space station, was chosen by Alabama to represent American innovation. The coin's design depicts the Saturn V rocket lifting off against a backdrop of a full moon. The American Innovation dollar coin series honors significant inventions and innovations from each state, and the Saturn V coin will be the 23rd coin in the series.