The crucial and groundbreaking Gemini missions came after the swaggering heroics of the Mercury flights, immortalized in book ...

From Tang's astronaut appeal to the jaw-breaking Marathon Bar, these forgotten treats didn't just satisfy cravings—they created the rituals, social currencies, and shared experiences that bound an ...

This image shows Buzz Aldrin standing next to the American flag that he and Neil Armstrong planted on the lunar surface.

Monumentally important, this is the first image of an American astronaut in space. In the Project Mercury spacecraft named ...

The Goodreads Choice Awards gives readers a voice in naming the very best books of the year. The awards program is the ...

From Hermann Park to Space Center Houston, visitors will find a balance of indoor and outdoor activities. As the fourth largest city in the U.S., Houston offers top museums to explore and a vibrant ...

Sen. Mark Kelly spoke as President Donald Trump has labeled Democratic efforts "seditious" and a growing unease over military strikes on boats.

About 250 miles above the Earth, NASA astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) will enjoy an off-duty day for Thanksgiving, along with a group meal that features some celebratory ...

Three Chinese astronauts were stuck aboard the Tiangong space station this month when their return craft sustained damage. They eventually made it home on the vehicle that brought up their ...

The International Space Station (ISS) is a testament to humanity's ever-expanding cosmic reach, and a great example of multiple countries playing nice together. Developed as a joint effort between the ...

Three Chinese astronauts are stuck in space after their shuttle was used to cart another group back to Earth, leaving them in the dust. Astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, all with the ...