For millions, it was an event that would be seared into their memories for the rest of their lives – on par with the Kennedy ...

On this day in history, the Challenger space shuttle exploded, killing all seven inside. On Jan. 28, 1986, an explosion took place 73 seconds into the flight of the Challenger space shuttle. Billions ...

The number of space visitors peaked in the 1990s, when NASA flew an average of six space shuttle missions a year, each usually carrying five to seven astronauts. The first shuttle launched in 1981 ...

The space shuttle and International Space Station ... rocket boosters fills the lower edges of the design with stars in background," read the mint's description. The design closely matches one ...

there were printers aboard the Space Shuttle, and the story behind them is fascinating. The push for printers in space came from the combined forces of NASA’s love for checklists and the need ...

SHREVEPORT, La - The Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart over East Texas as it returned to earth on Feb. 1, 2003.

Credit: United States Mint/collectSPACE.com The space shuttle and International Space ... fills the lower edges of the design with stars in background," read the mint's description.