Wednesday, January 02, 2013

The Untold Story Of The Apollo 11 Silicon Disc

Sprague devised a technique to inscribe the microscopic messages on a 1.5 inch, 99%-pure silicon disc and delivered a ‘final’ version 1 week prior to lift off. But NASA sent them scrambling once more to add more nations’ notes that were late to arrive. Some included intricate artwork, such as the Vatican’s message by Pope Paul VI. Not visible to the naked eye, the mini masterworks can however be seen by a low-power magnification.
“How about that package out of your sleeve? Get that?” Armstrong called out.
“No,” Aldrin replied, “want it now?”
“Guess so.” Armstrong said, and Aldrin tossed the package — silicon disc tucked inside — down to the Moon’s surface. Armstrong then nudged it with his foot.
“Okay?” Armstrong asked of its placement.

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99% BAD HARDWARE WEEK: GOOGLE, I want to see photo of this this silicon disc and Armstrong's feet over it ! How much would cost this disc alone today? Alas, I found no genuine photos of APollo 11 landing. ALL ARE FAKE. SADLY. So silicon disk at Moon.

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