Eric Paulsen

Eric Paulsen

I wanted to be in radio since I was four - and four decades later I still haven't grown out of it...Full Bio

 

Ever seen astronauts falling on the moon?

The 49th anniversary of the first Moon landing is coming up July 20, so a look back at these landings and their significance is definitely in order.

Now, we've all seen footage of astronauts walking on the Moon, often in a bouncy way since the Moon's gravity is a fraction of Earth's. However, that can make for some awkwardness, as you're getting used to a whole new center of gravity and different effects of movement on your body. As a result, some hit the turf (or the dust, or whatever's on the Moon. I know it's not green cheese, they confirmed that a long time ago.)

It's kind of funny to watch, even though part of me wonders if they were a little terrified that with a rough enough landing, perhaps on some cragged Moon rocks, the suit might rip. Fortunately, that didn't happen. So enjoy this video of Astronauts falling on the Moon, with commentary!


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