The pioneering spirit and groundbreaking achievements of Black astronauts and cosmonauts have profoundly shaped the history of space exploration. Here are a few key trailblazers. Robert Lawrence Jr.

Titusville's American Space Museum will celebrate Brevard County's unique space history and 321 area code with the ...

On January 31, 1961, a chimpanzee named Ham became the first hominid to travel into space, marking a critical milestone in the early days of the U.S. space program. Launched aboard NASA’s ...

Explore 25 Abandoned NASA Missions you've never heard of. Discover the untold stories of ambitious space projects canceled ...

Newly discovered photos of astronaut Neil Armstrong after the life-threatening Gemini 8 mission emergency have been made ...

The STS-51L mission clears the tower at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 28, 1986. Credit: NASA / Courtesy Sign up for the Concord Monitor’s morning newsletter for ...

Before NASA's Crew-11 could complete a spacewalk, the mission was canceled at the last minute due to unforeseen medical concerns with one of the team members. At the time, there was talk of the entire ...

After extending her cumulative days in orbit to 695 — more than any other American in space exploration history — Iowa native Peggy Whitson on Friday joined her diverse trio of mission colleagues to ...

In recent years, a popular slogan in the space industry has been, “We are entering the Golden Age of space exploration.” Indeed, we have witnessed unprecedented advancements in launch vehicles, the ...

The Global Space Awards will be held at London's Natural History Museum on Dec. 5. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space ...