American Neil Armstrong went down in the history books when he became the first astronaut to walk on the moon in 1969. Now behind-the-scenes photos reveal the extraordinary training that astronauts ...

Thomas Joseph Kelly, engineer: born New York 14 June 1929; married Joan Tantum (five sons, one daughter); died Cutchogue, New York 23 March 2002. Thomas Kelly was the leader of the groundbreaking team ...

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During his tragically abbreviated thousand-day 1961-63 presidency John F. Kennedy’s enthusiasm, determination and granite political will provided the momentum for a scientific and engineering crash ...

Fifty years after it was jettisoned into space, scientists believe they may have located the last remaining lunar module from the Apollo missions. Apollo 10 launched in May 1969 as what would be, ...