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Who was the First Human in Space? Check History and Facts!

The monumental achievement of sending the first human in space is a cornerstone of the history of space travel. On April 12, 1961, a single man's journey beyond Earth's atmosphere captivated the world ...
Travel + Leisure

13 Space Museums in the U.S. That Bring the Wonder of Exploration Down to Earth

Houston, we have a list of great museums where you can learn about the science of outer space and the history of space travel. Inside the American Museum of Natural History's glass cube, the Frederick ...
The New York Times

He Was a Prophet of Space Travel. His Ashes Were Found in a Basement.

During his life, Willy Ley predicted the dawn of the Space Age with remarkable accuracy. How did his remains end up forgotten in a co-op on the Upper West Side? Willy Ley wrote prolifically about the ...
The Hill

When scientists believed Artemis II space travel was impossible

A hundred years ago, the scientific consensus asserted that space travel wasn’t just difficult — it was physically impossible. The successful return of the Artemis II astronauts has proven, once again ...
SlashGear

13 Of The Fastest Human-Made Objects To Ever Enter Space

In the pursuit of space exploration, humans have broken records that were previously thought impossible. At the same time, terrible accidents have marred the history of space flight, making later ...
The New York Times

Is Space Tourism Finally Ready for Takeoff?

Delays and rising prices have made the promise of space travel for ordinary people more elusive than ever. Will that ever change? The launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule at Kennedy Space Center in ...