The constellation Aquarius is the one of the oldest constellations in the sky. The constellation has some of the best visible stars including the Beta …
Continue ReadingIt took one more stumble, but Gemini finally achieved its goals of docking with the Agena and using the stage to maneuver. Along the way three more …
Continue ReadingThe Shuttle is a remarkable machine, but it is not what was originally envisioned or requested. Find out how it measures up to those expectations.
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Continue ReadingThis 7th largest constellation in the sky derives its name from a winged horse in Greek mythology. The articles presents some interesting facts and …
Continue ReadingIn 1983, Dr. Sally Ride became the first American woman in space, following two Russian female cosmonauts, Valentina Tereshkova and Svetlana …
Continue ReadingIn 1984 Svetlana Savitskaya became the first woman to walk in space. Below are some notable facts from her biography.
Continue ReadingThe Gemini program finally achieved its goal of rendezvous, but not exactly the way it was planned. And the second rendezvous almost killed the …
Continue ReadingThis week marks the anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission, during which men orbited the Moon for the first time in history, and the births of both Isaac …
Continue ReadingUranus probably has the coolest names for its moons. The very first moons of this cold, distant plant were discovered by the man who also discovered …
Continue ReadingGalileo shook scientific world with the invention and breakthrough of the telescope. Equally important in the history of astronomy was the …
Continue ReadingHow many authors have looked up into the sky and received inspiration from that pretty red object hovering above us? Plenty, that’s for sure. …
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