"Thanks for all your effort," wrote the first moonwalker. Neil Armstrong was appreciative, but as explained in his ...

The Apollo era was defined by ambition, success, and unexpected challenges. While NASA’s focus shifted after Apollo 11, the near-catastrophic Apollo 13 mission became one of history’s greatest ...

A scientific discovery that could transform the study of warp drive is now under wraps at the U.S. Defense Advanced Research ...

Its official name is the Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container No. 1008, but everyone, including Teasel Muir-Harmony, curator ...

The history of Texas’ legacy in the space race from the ’60s-’70s is a storied one, and it started with a lot of hard work by ...

From JFK’s bold challenge to the historic Apollo 11 landing, NASA’s Apollo Program pushed the limits of science and engineering. This documentary explores the triumphs, setbacks, and the near-disaster ...

Duke took the flags with him to the Moon on Apollo 16 in 1972. “We are grateful to General Duke for this generous ...

Cade Martin It’s only the size of a suitcase, 8 by 19 by 11.7 inches—perfect ... airtight containment. NASA had many partners during the development of Project Apollo, and when the time ...

Tristan McKnight has been a driving force behind some of NASA's most iconic events, orchestrating the behind-the-scenes magic ...

An annual safety report to NASA has both praise and also underscores a number of cautionary woes, including the space ...

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