Jay R.

Jay R. is a journalist at Axios, where he covers local news in Dallas. Prior to joining Axios, he worked as a reporter for various news outlets, focusing on stories related to politics and government. Jay has a deep interest in understanding the impact of policy decisions on communities and individuals. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the city's vibrant food scene and trying out new recipes at home. He holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin.

Biography:  https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/authors/jjordan

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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Deceptions

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  • The flag stood its ground during the broadcast watched by hundreds of millions of people around the world. But by the time viewers’ televisions were off hours later, Armstrong and Aldrin were ready to rocket off the Moon in the lunar module Eagle to join astronaut Michael Collins in the orbiting command module Columbia for the trip back to Earth. When the Eagle lifted off to join the Columbia, Aldrin reported seeing the rocket blast knock the flag over, an unceremonious end to a very ceremonious beginning.
  • The flag truly never stood a chance.
  • What happened: Not only did the horizontal pole holding the flag taut fail to extend all the way, but the two astronauts could penetrate the lunar surface only about half as deep as the flagpole required because of the Moon’s dense soil, Aldrin later told NASA engineers. In fact, Aldrin was worried it might fall over during the live broadcast of their moonwalk, telling Fast Company in 2019 he ‘dreaded the possibility of the American flag collapsing into the lunar dust in front of the television camera.’

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Planting the American Flag on the Moon: The Unforgettable Legacy of Apollo 11

Planting the American Flag on the Moon: The Unforgettable Legacy of Apollo 11

Broke On: Sunday, 20 July 1969 In 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history as the first humans to land on the Moon in Apollo 11's lunar module 'Eagle'. They left behind commemorative medallions and demonstrated robust teamwork. Challenges arose when planting the American flag due to lunar soil density, but NASA plans to return with Artemis II in late 2025 and Artemis III in the following years.