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Guion Bluford: First African-American in space

Guion "Guy" Bluford is a former NASA astronaut who was the first African-American to fly into space. He flew four shuttle missions.

Space · Feb 8, 2017

Spooky space: 12 haunting images of our cosmos

Here are some of the most spine-chilling space photos to scare your pants off this Halloween.

Space · Oct 31, 2016

What would happen if the moon disappeared tomorrow?

The moon controls the tides, impacts marine ecosystems, and subtly influences time on Earth. So what would happen if the moon suddenly disappeared?

LiveScience · Jul 23, 2016

Donald "Deke" Slayton: Mercury astronaut who waited more than a decade to fly to space

Slayton made his first space flight in 1975 as the Apollo docking module pilot of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) mission.

Space · Jan 30, 2014

What is the shape of the universe?

How do astronomers describe the shape of the universe, and what could it mean for the fate of the cosmos?

Space · Jan 16, 2014

The 9 most massive numbers in existence

From the humble trillion to Graham's number, here are some of the most massive numbers ever conceived by humans.

LiveScience · Feb 5, 2013

Sojourner: The first successful Mars rover

Mars Pathfinder carried the first rover to Mars, using an innovative airbag landing system to bounce safely onto the surface.

Space · Sep 24, 2012

The most memorable space shuttle missions

The milestones, heartbreaks, and discoveries that shaped NASA's 30-year shuttle program.

Space · May 30, 2011