Moon landings significant 40 years later

It has been 40 years since NASA astronauts splashed down on Earth after their last mission to the moon.

It has been 40 years since NASA astronauts splashed down on Earth after their last mission to the moon.

The US Apollo programme cost more than $100bn in today’s terms.

Despite the astronomical expense, the moon missions are widely regarded as a golden chapter in space history.

Al Jazeera’s Tarek Bazley has more.

Source: Al Jazeera