apollo

n. the ancient Greek and Roman god of light, music, poetry, and medicine.

n. the Olympian deity of the sun, prophecy, music, and healing; often depicted as the ideal of youthful male beauty.

“In Greek mythology, Apollo was the twin brother of the goddess Artemis.”

“Classical poets often invoked Apollo as the patron of the arts, seeking his divine inspiration for their musical and literary compositions.”

n. the American space missions that sent the first humans to the moon.

n. the NASA program (1961–1972) that succeeded in landing the first humans on the Moon.

“The Apollo 11 mission was the first time a human walked on the moon.”

“The technological advancements achieved during the Apollo era laid the groundwork for modern satellite communications and deep-space exploration.”

n. a very handsome young man.

n. a man of great physical beauty, typically possessing a well-proportioned and athletic physique.

“The lead actor was a true Apollo, admired by everyone for his looks.”

“The sculptor sought to capture the essence of a modern Apollo, focusing on the symmetry and grace of the athlete's form.”

Literary

n. a type of asteroid that crosses the path of the Earth's orbit.

n. a group of near-Earth asteroids with orbits that cross the Earth's orbit and have an orbital period of more than one year.

“Scientists track Apollo asteroids to make sure they do not hit our planet.”

“The discovery of a new Apollo asteroid prompted astronomers to calculate its trajectory with high precision to assess any potential impact risk.”

Technical