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Space missions that were nearly ruined by the smallest mistakes

While we usually think of space travel as a sleek, heroic feat involving massive rockets and dramatic countdowns, the reality […] ...

Ohio astronaut Robert Springer flew combat missions, then to space

Robert "Bob" Springer's open-mindedness has taken him from the small town of Ashland to the skies of Vietnam and the halls of NASA.
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There Will Never Be Another Man Like Gene Kranz, NASA's True Greatest Flight Director

This is the story of a man who never went to space himself, but, had they not been at that console, the space program might look very different.
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The Columbia disaster: What if, the daring shuttle rescue mission NASA considered too late

When Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated in 2003, investigators later examined whether a desperate rescue mission using Shuttle Atlantis could have saved the seven astronauts. The analysis revealed a ...

What to know about Dover Air Force Base's part in dignified transfers

Dover Air Force Base is tied to many major events and missions in American history. Learn about its use and recent connections to national events.