During the time that has passed since the launching of the first artificial satellite in 1957, astronauts have traveled to the moon, probes have explored the solar system, and …

Feb 27, 2025 · Sending humans to the moon is celebrated as the ultimate crewed space mission, but it was not the end of human space efforts.

During the time that has passed since the launching of the first artificial satellite in 1957, astronauts have traveled to the moon, probes have explored the solar system, and …

Launching a rocket into space is one of humankind's crowning achievements. Learn about how rockets work, what happens during a launch, and how centuries of innovation made space …

The National Geographic Society has documented humanity’s amazing feats in space through compelling stories and photographs, from the U.S. space program and its development in the …

Join Bill Nye and leading NASA scientists as they celebrate 50 years of enthralling solar system exploration, and look forward to what's to come.

Even before the space age launched on October 4, 1957, when the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.) orbited Sputnik, the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth, women have …

With safety, cost, and efficiency as top priorities, the manner in which ocean and space exploration have progressed continues to evolve. We have seen a technological transition …

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Jul 1, 2025 · Launching a rocket into space is one of humankind's crowning achievements. Learn about how rockets work, what happens during a launch, and how centuries of innovation made …