In the early days of space exploration, cosmonauts and engineers had to plan and prepare for the unknown dangers of space flight. But what did it really... more >
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Top Ten Quotes From Yuri Gagarin's Biography
March 9, 2018
On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to go to space. His achievement paved the way for future space flights both in... more >
Go Inside a NASA Shuttle Trainer
March 1, 2018
From historical figures like Buzz Aldrin and Sally Ride, to their fictitious counterparts, the media has cultivated a romantic image of heroic astronauts... more >
What You Should Know About Space Law
February 7, 2018
Aerospace companies like Blue Origin, SpaceX, and satellite communications ventures before them, have been paving the way for a new generation of... more >
Debunking NASA Space Spin-off Myths
February 6, 2018
NASA is known for historic technological achievements, so it’s no surprise that some believe the agency invented some of the items made famous in its... more >
