the first American astronaut to orbit Earth. The inaugural vehicle was unveiled on the launch pad in February 2024, with its maiden flight occurring on January 16, 2025. This flight carried a prototype Blue Ring
NASA-SpaceX Launch of Next International Space Station Crew Pushed to April 22 More Reuters FILE PHOTO: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the Crew Dragon capsule, is launched carrying four astronauts on the first operational NASA commercial crew mission at Kennedy Sp...
SpaceX plans a separate launch, possibly next year, of a retired NASA astronaut, a former Israeli fighter pilot and two other people in conjunction with Houston-based private spaceflight company Axiom Space. Musk also intends to fly Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa around the moon in 2023. Fee...
We think the best Lego space set for kids is the Lego 3-in-1 astronaut as it can be built into three different sets: an astronaut, a dog and a spaceship. Other top child-friendly options include the Lego City Modular Space Station and the Lego Technic Earth and Moon Orbit. Recent upda...
China's first astronaut Yang Liwei take the "Shenzhou V" manned spacecraft, in Beijing at 9:00 on October 15, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center successfully launched. According to the schedule, the spacecraft 14 times around the earth after the flight, at 16, early morning return. 翻...
I felt exactly how you would feel if you were getting ready to launch and knew you were sitting on top of two million parts—all built by the lowest bidder on a government contract. — John Glenn, Jr.His reply to the question, often asked, “When you were sitting in that capsule ...
Meet BARNABY“Butterfingers” BUTTERWORTH: The astronaut who somehow passed training despite having the spatial awareness of a dizzy goldfish. Barnaby's on a top-secret mission to Planet Glorp, but he's more likely to accidentally launch the escape pods while trying to make coffee than discover ...
Janet Lynn Kavandi, a native of Carthage, Missouri, (born July 17, 1959) is an American scientist and a NASA astronaut. She is a veteran of three Space Shuttle missions and has served as NASA's Deputy Chief of the Astronaut Office. She is currently the Center D...
There is a 0.4-mile mini-maze (great for the kids), a 1.4-mile flag maze, a 2.1-mile astronaut maze, and a 4.8-mile lunar module maze. There are also fun corn maze games to play, perfect for the entire family. They are open daily through Halloween. ...
One of the most accessible parks isAlan Shepard Park, named for astronaut Alan Shepard. There is plenty of parking and a picnic area, plus a boathouse. Sidney Fischer Park has picnic pavilions, showers, and restrooms, making it ideal for families.Lori Wilson Parkencompasses 33 acres and includ...