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25 Years Ago: STS-99, the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission - NASA
On Feb. 11, 2000, space shuttle Endeavour took to the skies on its 14th trip into space on the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM). The internationalJohn J. Uri (NASA)
15 Years Ago: STS-130 Delivers Tranquility and Cupola to Space Station - NASA
On Feb. 8, 2010, space shuttle Endeavour began its 24th trip into space, on the 20A assembly mission to the International Space Station, the 32nd shuttleJohn J. Uri (NASA)
30 Years Ago: STS-63, First Shuttle and Mir Rendezvous Mission - NASA
The first shuttle mission of 1995, STS-63 included several historic firsts. As part of Phase 1 of the International Space Station program, space shuttleJohn J. Uri (NASA)
40 Years Ago: STS-51C, the First Dedicated Department of Defense Shuttle Mission - NASA
On Jan. 24, 1985, space shuttle Discovery took off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida on STS-51C, the first space shuttle mission entirelyJohn J. Uri (NASA)
40 Years Ago: STS-51C, the First Dedicated Department of Defense Shuttle Mission - NASA
On Jan. 24, 1985, space shuttle Discovery took off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida on STS-51C, the first space shuttle mission entirelyJohn J. Uri (NASA)
60 Years Ago: Uncrewed Gemini 2 Paves the Way for the First Crewed Mission - NASA
On Jan. 19, 1965, Gemini 2 successfully completed the second of two uncrewed test flights of the spacecraft and its Titan II booster, clearing the way for theJohn J. Uri (NASA)
35 Years Ago: NASA Selects its 13th Group of Astronauts - NASA
Per tradition, most astronaut classes have a nickname, often humorously given to them by the previous class of astronauts. In the case of the class of 1990,John J. Uri (NASA)
Aerospace Latin America: A History - NASA
Throughout 2025, the NASA History Office is presenting a seminar series on the topic of Aerospace Latin America. This series will explore the origins,Michele Ostovar (NASA)
50 Years Ago: Preparing the Final Saturn Rocket for Flight - NASA
With the historic first international space docking mission only six months away, preparations on the ground for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP)John J. Uri (NASA)
55 Years Ago: Apollo 13 Prepares for Third Moon Landing - NASA
Following the historic year of 1969 that saw two successful Moon landings, 1970 opened on a more sober note. Ever-tightening federal budgets forced NASA toJohn J. Uri (NASA)
NASA’s Ames Research Center Celebrates 85 Years of Innovation - NASA
Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley pre-dates a lot of things. The center existed before NASA – the very space and aeronautics agency it’s aRachel Hoover (NASA)
NASA’s Ames Research Center Celebrates 85 Years of Innovation - NASA
Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley pre-dates a lot of things. The center existed before NASA – the very space and aeronautics agency it’s aRachel Hoover (NASA)
Media Invited to Speak to NASA Ames Experts – Celebrating 85 Years - NASA
NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, is celebrating 85 years of cutting-edge research and development in space, life sciences,Rachel Hoover (NASA)
50 Years Ago: Launch of Helios 1 to Explore the Sun - NASA
On Dec. 10, 1974, NASA launched Helios 1, the first of two spacecraft to make close observations of the Sun. In one of the largest international efforts atJohn J. Uri (NASA)
30 Years Ago: NASA Selects its 15th Group of Astronauts - NASA
On Dec. 8, 1994, NASA announced the selection of its 15th group of astronauts. The diverse group comprised 19 candidates – 10 pilots and nine missionDominique V. Crespo (NASA)
10 Years Ago: Orion Flies its First Mission - NASA
A new American human-rated spacecraft made its first foray into space on Dec. 5, 2014. Under contract to NASA, Lockheed Martin builds Orion as the vehicle toHeather Kinney (NASA)
NASA Plane Supported Innovative Microgravity Research in ‘90s
In the ‘90s, NASA Lewis (today, NASA Glenn) used a DC-9 plane to help scientists study the behavior of fluids, combustion, and materials in a microgravity environment.Robert S. Arrighi (NASA)
Thanksgiving Celebrations in Space - NASA
The Thanksgiving holiday typically brings families and friends together in a celebration of common gratitude for all the good things that have happened duringSumer Loggins (NASA)
15 Years Ago: STS-129 Delivers Cargo on the Third Utilization and Logistics Flight - NASA
On Nov. 16, 2009, space shuttle Atlantis began its 31st trip into space, on the third Utilization and Logistics Flight (ULF3) mission to the InternationalKelli Mars (NASA)
55 Years Ago: Apollo 12 Makes a Pinpoint Landing on the Moon - NASA
In November 1969, Apollo 12 astronauts Commander Charles “Pete” Conrad, Command Module Pilot (CMP) Richard F. Gordon, and Lunar Module Pilot (LMP) Alan L.Kelli Mars (NASA)
40 Years Ago: STS-51A – “The Ace Repo Company” - NASA
Successfully deployed from the space shuttle Challenger during the February 1984 STS-41B mission, the Westar 6 and Palapa B2 communications satellites endedKelli Mars (NASA)
Oral History with Jon A. McBride, 1943 - 2024 - NASA
Selected as an astronaut in 1978, Jon A. McBride served as the pilot for STS 41-G, launched October 5, 1984, the first shuttle mission to carry a full crew ofSandra L. Johnson (NASA)
30 Years Ago: STS-66, the ATLAS-3 Mission to Study the Earth’s Atmosphere - NASA
On Nov. 3, 1994, space shuttle Atlantis took to the skies on its 13th trip into space. During the 11-day mission, the STS-66 crew of Commander Donald R.Kelli Mars (NASA)
Halloween on the International Space Station - NASA
Although no ghouls or goblins or trick-or-treaters come knocking at the International Space Station’s front hatch, crew members aboard the orbiting facilityKelli Mars (NASA)
60 Years Ago: The First Flight of the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle - NASA
President John F. Kennedy’s national commitment to land a man on the Moon and return him safely to the Earth before the end of the decade posed multipleKelli Mars (NASA)
35 Years Ago: STS-34 Sends Galileo on its Way to Jupiter - NASA
On Oct. 18, 1989, space shuttle Atlantis took off on its fifth flight, STS-34, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. Its five-person crew ofKelli Mars (NASA)
Five Years Ago: First All Woman Spacewalk - NASA
The fifth anniversary of the first all-female spacewalk by NASA astronauts Christina H. Koch and Jessica U. Meir seems like a good time to tell the story ofKelli Mars (NASA)
Cassini Mission: 5 Things to Know About NASA Lewis’ Last Launch
NASA Lewis (today, NASA Glenn in Cleveland) oversaw the rockets that propelled the Cassini mission to Saturn. It was the center’s 119th and final launch.Robert S. Arrighi (NASA)
NASA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 - NASA
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize Hispanic astronauts who have flown in space. The table below lists these individuals of variousKelli Mars (NASA)
Kathryn Sullivan: The First American Woman to Walk in Space - NASA
Forty years ago, in October 1984, Kathryn D. Sullivan became the first American woman to walk in space. But being the first presented several challengesJennifer Ross-Nazzal (NASA)
420 Years Ago: Astronomer Johannes Kepler Observes a Supernova - NASA
In October 1604, a new star appeared in the sky, puzzling astronomers of the day. First observed on Oct. 9, German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630)Kelli Mars (NASA)
40 Years Ago: STS-41G – A Flight of Many Firsts and Records - NASA
The 13th flight of the space shuttle program and the sixth of Challenger, STS-41G holds many distinctions. As the first mission focused almost entirely onKelli Mars (NASA)
30 Years Ago: STS-68 The Second Space Radar Lab Mission - NASA
On Sept. 30, 1994, space shuttle Endeavour took to the skies on its 7th trip into space. During the 11-day mission, the STS-68 crew of Commander Michael A.Kelli Mars (NASA)
Honoring Hidden Figures - NASA
Joylette Hylick, left, and Katherine Moore, right, accept the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of their mother, Katherine Johnson, during a Sept. 18, 2024,NASA
55 Years Ago: Celebrations for Apollo 11 Continue as Apollo 12 Prepares to Revisit the Moon - NASA
In September 1969, celebrations continued to mark the successful first human Moon landing two months earlier, and NASA prepared for the next visit to theKelli Mars (NASA)
65 Years Ago: First Powered Flight of the X-15 Hypersonic Rocket Plane - NASA
The X-15 hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft, built by North American Aviation (NAA), greatly expanded our knowledge of flight at speeds exceeding Mach 6 andTessa Brazda (NASA)
65 Years Ago: First Powered Flight of the X-15 Hypersonic Rocket Plane - NASA
The X-15 hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft, built by North American Aviation (NAA), greatly expanded our knowledge of flight at speeds exceeding Mach 6 andTessa Brazda (NASA)
55 Years Ago: Space Task Group Proposes Post-Apollo Plan to President Nixon - NASA
The Apollo 11 mission in July 1969 completed the goal set by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 to land a man on the Moon and return him safely to the EarthKelli Mars (NASA)
15 Years Ago: Japan launches HTV-1, its First Resupply Mission to the Space Station - NASA
On Sept. 10, 2009, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched its first cargo delivery spacecraft, the H-II Transfer Vehicle-1 (HTV-1), to theKelli Mars (NASA)
30 Years Ago: STS-64 Astronauts Test a Spacewalk Rescue Aid - NASA
On Sept. 9, 1994, space shuttle Discovery took to the skies on its 19th trip into space. During their 11-day mission, the STS-64 crew of Commander RichardKelli Mars (NASA)