The UN celebrated the second ever annual International Moon Day on Thursday, promoting ongoing international cooperation in the peaceful use of outer space while also honouring historic achievements in space exploration.
An interesting tidbit related to International Moon Day emerged when Buzz Aldrin, the second man to set foot on the Moon, revealed the travel expenses he had claimed for his momentous journey—a mere $33.31. This claim, made several decades ago, now holds an intriguing comparison to present-day expenses. While the United States spent over $25 billion (1969 dollar rate) on the Apollo-11 mission, the same amount would only cover a week s worth of a New Yorker s subway pass or buy 22 kg of tomatoes for a Bengalurean.
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International Moon Day 2023: It is celebrated on July 20 annually all over the globe. The day serves as a public outreach initiative to celebrate the Apollo 11 mission.
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