“I would much rather see that money invested in NASA’s science program,” said Garrett Reisman, who flew on Discovery as a former astronaut, as the nation’s most traveled space shuttle is entangled in ...

Four astronauts are on their way to orbit the moon for the first time in more than half a century, and a group of Illinois ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The tug-of-war over space shuttle Discovery is becoming more volatile. Discovery — the crown jewel of the Smithsonian ...

It's been 14 years since the Space Shuttle Endeavour flew its final mission. With construction of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center nearing completion, the shuttle now has a permanent home in Los ...

It was 40 years ago today (Jan. 28) that the space shuttle Challenger blasted off on its 10th mission to space. Sadly, the vehicle never made it there. Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff ...

While I was leading a tour of the National Air and Space Museum in January 2026, a visitor posed this insightful question: ...

The program, located in Ferguson, uses interactive activities like rocket launches to inspire students to pursue careers in ...

An expert in space and environmental durability of spacecraft materials, de Groh remembers a fleeting mood of disappointment, quickly followed by marching orders from NASA to help find solutions for ...