Former Astronauts Reflect on Historic First Moon Landing
Five former Apollo and Space Shuttle astronauts discuss the historic first landing on the Moon during a briefing at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. — Continue Reading
Versatile Space Shuttle Turns Sci-Fi into Reliable Access to Orbit
Over the past three decades America’s Space Shuttle has established a legacy of rewriting the history of space flight. During that time, astronauts shuttled to and from low Earth orbit showing again and again the value of the human element in this challenging endeavor.
Apollo 9 Completes Crucial Test of Lunar Landing Spacecraft
After the Apollo command/service module was tested successfully in Earth orbit and on a trip to the Moon, NASA prepared for the next step, the first piloted flight test of the spacecraft designed to land on the lunar surface.
NASA’s Day of Remembrance Honors Fallen Astronauts
Jan. 27, 2017, marked the 50th anniversary of the loss of the crew of Apollo 1. A ceremony the day before honored Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee and included reflections on the lessons learned from the tragic event.