The Challenger Space Shuttle disaster occurred on January 28, 1986. The shuttle launch was only 73 seconds in progress, when…
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Neil Armstrong’s Death at 82
I am very saddened to learn of the passing of Neil Armstrong today. Neil and I trained together as technical…
Buzz Aldrin Made History in 1969 with Walk on Moon
Buzz Aldrin along with Neil Armstrong on this day in history, July 20, back in 1969, accomplished the amazing journey to…
The Oldest Surviving US Shuttle
Discovery on Thursday(April 20, 2012) became the first spaceship of the retired US shuttle fleet to enter its permanent home…
Apollo 13 Astronauts Return Safely on April 17, 1970
1970: Critical explosion cripples Apollo 13 An explosion on board Apollo 13 has caused one of the most critical situations…
John Glenn on the 50th Anniversary of His Historic Flight
Earthlings count down to 50th anniversary of the first American flight to orbit the Earth © 2012 NOLA.com. All rights reserved. Published: Saturday,…
Preserving the Moon
January 9, 2012 To Preserve History on the Moon, Visitors Are Asked to Tread Lightly By KENNETH CHANG California’s catalog of…
Final Space Shuttle Launch; End of 30-year Space Program
Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch: NASA Coverage Watch live news stream from ABC News. NASA’s Last Space Shuttle Blasts Into History…
Space shuttle Endeavour lifts off on its final mission
Injured US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords sees husband Mark Kelly take the helm as Nasa shuttle nears retirement Endeavour has blasted…
How Do Astronauts Go to the Bathroom in Space?
It is a common question people have about astronauts. There must be complications at zero gravity when it involves this…
