Before the Apollo missions, there were the Mercury missions. Astronauts had to learn to walk before they could run. They had to be sure they could get into orbit, then back to Earth safely. They had ...

The U.S. used to have a stockpile, but such ideas were considered quaint after the end of the Cold War and the ascent of neoliberalism. We could have positioned the nation to weather this storm, but ...

"It’s amazing to think that this thing I have been working on in various capacities for the last eight years is about to send ...

From the Artemis II moon mission to searching for signs of life on distant plants, 2026 will be a big year for space.

The Apollo Beach community of Waterset is turning grief into action following the tragic death of 16-year-old Alexa “Lexi” ...

Just days into the New Year, on January 6, NASA will begin spacewalks outside the International Space Station to prepare for ...

That's one small step for a man. One very expensive leap for the United States. Okay, sure, some would argue focusing on the total cost of the Apollo program defeats the purpose. Stepping onto the ...

On November 14, 1969, the Apollo 12 mission launched to the moon. This was the second moon landing of the Apollo program. The two astronauts on board were Pete Conrad and Alan Bean. Richard Gordon ...

Your obituary “James Arthur Lovell Jr., 1928-2025” (Review & Outlook, Aug. 9) rightly highlights the Apollo 13 near-disaster and the heroism, resilience and competence of those who saved the ship and ...

He gave readers a comprehensive and lyrical account of the historic mission in 1969. His science coverage as a Pulitzer-winning journalist and an author took him around the world. By Robert D.

July 20th is Moon Day, Space Exploration Day and the anniversary of the first Apollo 11 moonwalk. Here’s a look at the Apollo program and the new Artemis program to return to the lunar surface.

Today is Moon Day, Space Exploration Day and the anniversary of the first Apollo 11 moonwalk. Here’s a look at the Apollo program and the new Artemis program to return to the lunar surface. Screenshot ...