The History of Rockets - Space

The principles of rocketry were first tested more than 2,000 years ago, but it's only been within the past 70 years or so that we have built rockets to explore space. Today, rockets routinely loft ... Read More

The story of space travel: from gunpowder to giant rockets

The story of space travel: from gunpowder to giant rockets Our journey into the unknown has been fueled by human curiosity, innovation and even war. Read More

This giant, solar-powered sail can travel forever, and it’s the ... - MSN

This giant, solar-powered sail can travel forever, and it’s the future of space exploration© Provided by Fast Company [Image: NASA]© Provided by Fast Company ... Read More

50 years after the moon landing: How close is space travel ... - ABC News

50 years after the moon landing: How close is space travel, really? Flights to the edge of space could be accessible in the next few months. Read More

Here’s a way to up your knowledge of space travel, astronauts ...

The agency’s free e-books cover many topics, including the Hubble Telescope, the shuttle program, NASA failures — and a memoir of a Russian scientist. Read More

Space tourism is establishing a new frontier in travel. Here's what to ...

Explore how the booming space tourism industry has evolved and what's next Private companies have launched nearly 120 civilians to the edge of space, establishing a new frontier in travel. Read More

Exploding rockets and asteroid findings: This year in space news

From Elon's giant rocket explosions to asteroid sample returns, we round up the news from a big year off-world. Read More

Willy Ley Was a Prophet of Space Travel. His Ashes Were Found in a ...

During his life, Willy Ley predicted the dawn of the Space Age with remarkable accuracy. How did his remains end up forgotten in a co-op on the Upper West Side? Read More

Space shuttle Endeavour's rockets installed at California museum - Los ...

Crews successfully lifted into place giant rockets at the California Science Center, the first large components installed at the future home of the space shuttle Endeavour. Read More

NASA’s Nuclear Rockets: The Key to Cutting Mars Travel Time in Half ...

With nuclear rockets, it may be possible to cut the trip to Mars down from several months to just a few months, significantly reducing the time astronauts are exposed to the dangers of space travel. Read More

Space Shuttle Endeavour's rockets ready for installation - Los Angeles ...

Endeavour's giant rockets will be hoisted by crane next week to sit atop the craft's aft skirts in the first step of assembling a full-stack configuration of the shuttle at the future Samuel ... Read More