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Space is one of the most dangerous frontiers, yet astronauts have repeatedly defied death through skill, technology, and ...

His elder son Charles was 7 and younger son Tom was nearly ... noting his was the only family photo left on the moon. Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke, left, and space shuttle veteran Nicole ...

As the SpaceX Crew-10 spacecraft prepares for its launch from the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, commanded by Spokane's Col. Anne McClain on her second mission to the International Space Station, ...

From fiery 'blood moons' to ancient legends, discover the surprising science and history behind lunar eclipses.

When he launched, his elder son Charles was 7 and younger son Tom was ... So that was very special.” Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke, left, and space shuttle veteran Nicole Stott speak during ...

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander marks the first fully successful commercial moon mission, achieving all objectives and ...

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost commercial lander has gone dark on the moon as planned, but not before sending back ...

“And enact the lessons learned from the Apollo-era to ensure safety and ... The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center at 7:16 p.m. on Wednesday. You can watch the launch again ...

There are 10 major NASA facilities, including the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the Johnson Space Center in Houston. October 4, 1957 - The Soviets launch Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial ...

Crew-10 astronauts will board SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to International Space Station, which sets up the return to Earth of ...

Firefly Aerospace managed to stay upright when it landed on the moon two weeks ago and announced Monday it had completed its ...