Artemis II takes humans farther from Earth than ever, exceeding the distance of Apollo 13.
Artemis II Crew Breaks Distance Record Set by Apollo 13 On Monday, the Artemis II crew made an exciting announcement: they have officially surpassed the distance record that Apollo 13 set back in 1970. For 56 years, the Apollo 13 team—composed of Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Hayes—held the record after an oxygen tank […]
Artemis II astronauts journey farther from Earth than anyone ever before, surpassing the Apollo 13 record set more than 50 years ago.
Historic Space Journey Begins On Monday, a team of astronauts embarked on what is now the farthest journey into space ever recorded, surpassing the long-standing record set by Apollo 13 over 50 years ago. As part of the Artemis II mission, the four astronauts crossed the 248,656-mile mark around 1:56 p.m. ET, while soaring past […]
Artemis II astronauts will be aboard a confined spacecraft for 10 days, which is only slightly larger than Apollo capsules.
Life Aboard Artemis II: A Tight Fit in Space Once preparations are complete, the team is looking ahead to significant strides in space exploration. Life on the Artemis II moon mission will likely be cramped and, let’s be honest, probably not the freshest experience. This isn’t a massive upgrade from over 50 years ago when […]
Ford Continues to View Electric Pickup Truck as Its ‘Apollo Space Mission’
Update on Ford’s Electric Vehicle Initiative Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, recently shared insights on the automaker’s ambitious electric vehicle platform project, which he likened to major historical space exploration efforts. He confirmed that prototype vehicles are currently being tested, despite Ford’s recent significant $19.5 billion writedown related to its EV business, which signaled a shift […]
Retirement Age Trends Worldwide – Apollo Academy
Future Retirement Ages Vary Significantly by Country January 9, 2026 Recent data from the OECD highlights the considerable discrepancies in early retirement ages among different countries. In the UK, for example, men can expect to retire at around 58 years old. Meanwhile, in the US, that age climbs to 62, and in Denmark, it’s even […]
Jared Kushner considers teaming up with Apollo and KKR for Ukraine’s post-war rebuilding fund, according to sources.
Kushner Seeks Aid for Ukraine’s Reconstruction Jared Kushner, serving as President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, has reached out to major investment firms including Apollo Global Management and KKR for assistance in rebuilding Ukraine post-war, according to recent information. Kushner, who is Trump’s son-in-law and not an official member of the administration, was in […]
Apollo CEO Marc Rowan labels NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani as an ‘enemy’ of Jews for ‘normalizing antisemitism’
Apollo CEO Criticizes Incoming NYC Mayor Mark Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management, labeled incoming New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani an “enemy” of the Jewish community. He urged Jewish individuals to confront the far-left and accused Mamdani of promoting anti-Semitism. Rowan stated, “A person who uses anti-Semitism in his campaigns and normalizes anti-Semitism—he is our […]
Trump starts AI ‘Genesis Mission’ inspired by the Apollo space race
Trump Signs Executive Order for AI Initiative On Monday, President Trump announced the establishment of the “Genesis Mission,” an executive order aimed at reinforcing America’s leadership in artificial intelligence. Officials have compared this initiative to the historic Apollo program, which famously achieved the moon landing during the space race. According to administration sources, this initiative […]
Apollo advises NYC employees to work from home in anticipation of a protest regarding Marc Rowan’s support for Trump
Apollo Global Management, a major acquisition firm, is advising its staff to work from home on Friday due to anticipated protests at its New York City headquarters. CEO Mark Rowan reportedly supports President Trump’s efforts against what he calls “woke politics” on college campuses. In the past few days, around 1,000 employees at Apollo’s office […]
Jeffrey Epstein sent unpleasant emails to Apollo founder Leon Black
Jeffrey Epstein bombarded billionaire Leon Black with aggressive emails, pushing him to fork over millions annually to maintain his extravagant lifestyle. The notorious financier and sex offender expressed concerns that Black’s financial advisors and their, uh, “challenged” offspring were creating significant chaos to cut off his funding, as reported in emails revealed by The New […]